Mendoza Wine Tour Dispatch
February 10, 2015 – From Sauvignon Blanc to Cabernet Francs
What a great day to explore the vineyards of Mendoza!
Today Kristen, Lauren, Wally and myself (Deirdre) met with Mariela at about 9 am. We were more than ready to begin another day of exploring Mendoza.
Here are some photos from our winery visits.
Kristen and Lauren ready to try some wine!
From left to right - Pinot Noir, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and a blend
The girls enjoying the tasting
Michelle our fantastic wine guide was so informative
Lauren tasting the Sauvignon Blanc
Mariela, Kristen, Lauren and Deirdre relax outside
We arrive at our second winery to the amazing smell of the clay oven.
Pablo was our wine guide
These amazing wines only cost US$5.00 - what a great deal
The girls roam the vineyard
Trying a young wine straight from the barrel
Lauren enjoying the wine
The girls learning about the complexities of wine
Pablo gave us peaches right from the tree!
We stopped for lunch at the famous Salentein vineyard. This is a popular location for weddings in Mendoza and it is no wonder why. Along with being in the foothills of the Andes the large vineyard is also an Art Gallery. The architecture of the building was modern and sophisticated. It was a wonderful place to stop for lunch. Our dishes of wild board pared perfectly with the Sauvingon Blanc and Malbec Mariela chose for us.
Beautiful art at Salentein
Lauren and Deirdre at lunch
This day would not have been possible without Mariela. She is amazing!
Our final stop for the day was the Vines Resort and Spa, where Kristen and Lauren will be spending the next few nights. What an incredible place this was. We drove up through the vineyard to find the resort sitting in the midst of rows and rows of grapes. Walking through the front doors Kristen and Lauren immediately noticed the pool and hot tub, facing the grand scene of the Andes. They knew right away how they were going to be spending their first night! They settled into their lovely villa as Mariela, Wally and I departed the Vines to head back to the Park Hyatt in Mendoza.
Tomorrow the girls will spend the day horseback riding, lounging in the pool, checking out the spa and of course sampling some more of Mendoza's delicious wine!
The girls arrived to the Vines Resort and Spa to welcome drinks
Kristen enjoying the sunny Mendoza weather
What a beautiful place to relax and enjoy Mendoza!