One thing for sure that Aussies and Argios have in common is our love for barbecues - asados here in Argentina. The idea of a get together with friends and family is something ingrained in us at an early age and essentially something that defines our cultures on the international stage. Asados are very different... Continue Reading →
"Don't touch the cactus Alfie" We started the day at Bodege Vistabla which is a beautiful winery with an impressive 5m deep subterranean cave where they not only store their wines but where we also tasted them. A sparkling brut was first up and it was a rude awakening to my palate - I'd not... Continue Reading →
Día 5 en Mendoza - we have a packed schedule and I tried to add to it. First we met Vale (and her dog Jack) for breakfast at Brillat Savarin in Luján de Cuyo. Whilst talking wines (you can’t escape this topic in conversation in Mendoza) a new Gin distillery is mentioned. Quick as a... Continue Reading →
We’re off to two wineries today and we are also relocating to another house in Lujàn de Cuyo. Santi y Caro have taken their Jeep to a repairer in Mendoza (city) as our designated driver put a dent in the front quarter panned the other day at Pepper Tree vineyard. Agus, Alfie and I are... Continue Reading →
What do you do when you have a shit tonne of money (like old school 17th century money), you build a winery in Mendoza of course. Welcome to Flechas de los Andes, owned by the Rothschild family, yes the family who financed Napoleon's wars, helped classify french wines (and made sure 2 of theirs were... Continue Reading →
I was stung by a wasp & I'm never drinking bonarda again...the last statement will probably turn out to be a lie. We're in Menzoda at the foot of the Andes mountains, in wine country. This is the land of Malbec, other countries may claim that they have Malbec - they may be able to... Continue Reading →
3 meses en Argentina 