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Patagonia encompasses the extreme south of Argentina!
"Patagonia encompasses the extreme south of the American continent, mostly in Argentina, and represents more than a third of the land mass of Argentina. Argentine Patagonia consists of many provinces (states) of which Neuquén and Río Negro are located at the northern...
Yet another experiment from Donald Hess
"This is yet another experiment from Donald Hess in his ultra high-altitude farming in the Calchaquí Valley. Now he is pushing the limits with two farms several hours drive north of Bodega Colomé in the upper region of the Calchaquí Valley."
EXCELLENT VIOGNIER
EXCELLENT VIOGNIER... Excellent California Viognier is not easy to find. This Cass Viognier is delicious. And, it's on sale at Whole Foods. #viognier#wine #californiawine #pasorobles @cass_winery #casswinery@wholefoods #wholefoods #ewr
Estancia Colomé is a private hacienda
"Estancia Colomé is a private hacienda where Donald Hess and Bodega Colomé invite special guests in grand style. It has a hacienda-style layout with central courtyard and nine very luxurious rooms surrounding an authentic Spanish courtyard complete with antiques and...
Bodega Colomé was founded in 1831
Bodega Colomé was founded in 1831 and purchased from the Isasmendi-Dávalos family in 2001 (see history in the preceding pages). Completely renovated and revitalized by Donald Hess, Bodega Colomé has new winery facilities with the latest technology and equipment, a...
17th Century – Tacuil
"As it all began in the 17th century when General Diego Diez Gómez defeated the invaders from the north (Bolivia and Paraguay) and the King of Spain told him to go to the top of the hill and look out as far as he could see, and that was his property in recognize on of...
Happy Travel Tuesday!
"This little Molinos Village is a preservation of history, authentic of 17th-century native culture. The Molinos Valley is one of the pre-Hispanic places which still reflects the history of Argentina and the origins of the Spanish conquest and coloniza on in the...
Napa Valley has been called the Disneyland
Napa Valley has been called the Disneyland of wine country, and with good reason. It's essentially a boozy amusement park for adults, with elite wineries and resorts packed along a highway. Another reason for the comparison: The region has a medieval castle. Nestled...
Departing Cafayate to the north
"Departing Cafayate to the north is a wild adventure on Ruta 40 (RN 40) as you venture through the Calchaquí Valley to the little village of Molinos, the next wine region we will explore. This highway is primarily dirt, sometimes as narrow as the car itself and...