Comments on: Argentina Wine Tours – Pickle Your Liver at Mendoza, Argentina

By: huis huren curacao

huis huren curacao — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:48:17 +0000

I’ve always wanted to go on a wine tour through Argentina. I think it’s a great country and the culture is also fascinating.

Ps: Im also a big fan of Lionel Messi, but that’s a whole other story.

Good post!
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By: hotels

hotels — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 03:46:14 +0000

That looks like a huge barrel you’ve got there.

Its amazing to find a such a lovely wine tour once you step out of the mind set of trying to find every thing in North America. There are such fantastic places in the south america which are not to be missed!
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By: anthony

anthony — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:47:12 +0000

I have no idea where the big wine barrel is! I thought it would look cool in a photo!

By: Edmund

Edmund — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:07:00 +0000

I have to agree–the wines in Mendoza are some of the best in my book. And I wouldn’t say only for value either. Argentine wine-making has come a long way.

If you’re ever in Mendoza again, I’d really recommend checking out a few particular vineyards. First and foremost is Bodega Bressia, probably my favorite winery in the whole country, producing only four top-quality wines and probably the most drinkable Malbec in the whole country.

Another great winery (and a better value) is Pulenta Estate. Literally every wine from that bodega, no matter how cheap it may be, is good, and its icon-level Gran Corte (which goes for $45) is easily the cheapest, but one of the best, icons I’ve had in the country.

Finally, try out Bodega O’Fournier. Their B Crux (a Malbec Blend) is one of my favorite value wines, and its higher level A Crux wines are even better.

By the way, about the photo you took, does it by chance come Bodega Weinert? I remember seeing one HUGE wine barrel like that, but only at two wineries in my travels throughout Mendoza.
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By: anthony

anthony — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:45:11 +0000

Thanks for the comment! Yes, the wines are extremely good value in Argentina! Have to go back there soon!

By: Mark's Wine Clubs

Mark's Wine Clubs — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:05:33 +0000

Definitely some great wine in Mendoza, many Americans miss out on Malbec because it isn’t produced well domestically. Plus, much of the truly great Malbec stays in South America. Seeing the size of the barrel, I can’t imagine the two wineries you visited were exactly small producers, great blog entry!

By: Quality Hotels

Quality Hotels — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:53:16 +0000

I have tried the Trivento and my goodness, what a wine. can’t recommend it highly enough. I love that image there in the article and the caption. It made me chuckle.
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By: Gary@Budget Hotels

Gary@Budget Hotels — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:50:29 +0000

Hello. I have done a few wine tours over the years in France and California. I’m really interested in going to Mendoza sounds great. I had no idea there was such a vast amount of vineyards, I can imagine ones spoilt for choice. I’ve never been to Argentina but have heard many good things. Just reading about a juicy steak and a glass of Malbec is making me want to go now!!
Anyway great to know for the future, perfect vaccation for 2010.
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By: WildJunket

WildJunket — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:57:57 +0000

Eh hey! Mendoza! Too bad I missed it on my trip thru’ Argentina. Loved Malbec yes!

By: kalista

kalista — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:52:17 +0000

yes, the most of the vineyards and wine industry are located in Mendoza, beside there are also festivals honoring melons and tomatoes, plus the Festival de la Tonada and the Fiesta Folklórica-ecuestre.