Jaime Galindo’s Brasa del Valle lies in the middle of the Valle de Guadalupe, offering panoramic views of the area’s vineyards and mountains. The shady outdoor patio is a terrific respite during hot Valle summers for sipping house Chardonnay, enjoying raw tapas or indulging in a plate of cooked meat from their Santa Maria grill. The quail gets a lot of smoke from the grill hence its satisfying taste of mesquite. Quail can be served a bit rare for my taste, but chef Galindo's is cooked through yet still mouthwateringly moist. The side of carrot purée provides a sweet counterpoint to the earthiness of the diced beets.