Wines of Argentina Archives - Dr. Liz Thach, MW

Last Day in Mendoza with Visit to Achaval Ferrer

Farewell Argentina BBQ (March 22, 2014) It was difficult to wake up after the huge Argentine BBQ at Alejandro’s house that didn’t end until 2:30am. Everyone ate so much meat and drank so much red wine that it was difficult to move. Luckily his friends came with guitars and we sang many Argentine songs late into the night. A truly wonderful last evening in Mendoza. After packing for the long flight home and checking out of the hotel, Alejandro picked me up at noon and we drove to Achaval Ferrer Wineryin Lujan where we had a 12:30 appointment. Neither one [...]

By Dr. Liz Thach, MW|2021-01-23T15:20:33-08:00July 16, 2014|

Flying Back to Mendoza & Visiting Bodega Catena Zapata

Catena Zapata Winery in Mendoza, Argentina (March 20 – 21, 2014) – The next day was devoted to travel, in that we left Cafayate at 9:30 and to arrive at the Salta Airport around noon. Our 2:30 flight was delayed until 3:30 so we didn’t arrive back at the Mendoza Sheraton until around 6pm. That evening was a quiet one of hitting the gym and having a light meal. At 11am the next morning, a driver and car from Bodega Catena Zapata arrived to escort me to their winery in Lujan de Cuyo, about a 25 minute drive south of [...]

By Dr. Liz Thach, MW|2021-01-23T15:21:08-08:00July 8, 2014|

Lunch and Tasting at El Esteco Winery – White Dove of the Valley

El Esteco Winery in Patios Resort (March 19, 2014) In the afternoon, we were honored to receive an invitation to have lunch with Max, the General Manager of El Esteco Winery. El Esteco is owned by Pena Flores and is probably the largest producer in the area. The winery itself is attached to the Patios Hotel where I was staying. It was originally started in the 1850’s, and has been expanded upon. It was a quick walk from my room to the beautiful outdoor patio of the resort restaurant where Max was waiting at a round table with white tablecloth [...]

By Dr. Liz Thach, MW|2021-01-23T15:21:31-08:00July 2, 2014|

Driving from Salta to Bodega Piattelli in Cafayate, Argentina

Cafes in Salta Along the Plaza (March 2014) We had flown into Salta the evening before, and after checking into our hotel walked several blocks to the main plaza. The sun was just sinking behind the green mountains and cast lovely light on the beautiful pink cathedral that dominated the square. We quickly found a sidewalk café, and enjoyed a bottle of cold Torrontes with a platter of empanadas. We watched people stroll around the plaza, and enjoyed the balmy evening as a few musicians played for us. The next morning, we left early to drive the 2.5 hours south [...]

By Dr. Liz Thach, MW|2021-01-23T15:23:10-08:00June 5, 2014|