Who wouldn’t taste wine directly from the barrel?
Winemakers are so passionate about their work. Share a tad of interest, and they are typically so generous with their knowledge and more importantly their wine! When we were in Mendoza, Argentina we toured several wineries by bike and organized tours. Each winery had its’ own individual charm, with a backdrop of the mighty Andes mountains.
For me, nothing beats getting a ‘behind the scenes’ look at where all the magic happens – from the vineyards, to fermenting tanks, barrel rooms, bottling lines and even the tasting labs. I always feel so honoured when a regular tour takes a sidestep into another wing of the facility to show and share something special. For instance, in this pic above, we were pulled aside to try the winery’s Malbec getting ready for the bottle – look at that gorgeous violet colour!
I’ll write more details about our tipsy Mendoza adventures later…
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