Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Malbecs,Syrahs and Cabernets...Oh MY!!

No trip to Argentina would be complete without a trip up to "Wine Country": Mendoza. I only had a few days, so I signed up right away to do a tour of some of the vineyards!

First, we went to a small, family-owned Bodega...
Grapes, grapes, and more grapes! The cellarThe wine from this particular bodega sells for $6 in Mendoza and $60 in the US. Sigh. If only I had room in the mochila (back pack). Hello! Christmas Presents!

Then we visited a MUCH larger winery... Huge oak barrels!And more tasting...the best part!
We also visited a place that makes Olive Oil. Oh yes, and there were samples. I´m talking bread drizzled with Olive Oil and sundried tomatoes. Sarah was definately in her happy place that day.
Olive Trees.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lets hope you have money left to get us any type of gifts from your FABULOUS trip!!!!

Anonymous said...

Aw, my little red wine drinker! How exciting!

Love,
Ashley