Sharing the day with Santiago Del Pin, the new winemaker at Bodega Secreto Patagonico, was my entre into the Burgundy France style of Pinot Noir produced here in Neuquen Patagonia. This is the delicate and elegant style I was expecting of Patagonia. Their Malbec and...
Pinot Noir INNOVATION discovered today with winemaker Leonardo Puppato (photo contemplating his next innovation) at the Schroeder Winery in Neuquen Patagonia. ...2010 Pinot Noir - Malbec Blend (55%, 45% respectively) contrasting a big Pinot with a soft Malbec...
Pinot Noir INNOVATION discovered today with winemaker Leonardo Puppato (photo contemplating his next innovation) at the Schroeder Winery in Neuquen Patagonia. ...2010 Pinot Noir - Malbec Blend (55%, 45% respectively) contrasting a big Pinot with a soft Malbec...
Here is the Maestro Marcelo Miras who orchestrated the 2010 Fin Del Mundo, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir.
The Wine Of The Day has come from the end of the world (translated: Del Fin Del Mundo), as very special Pinot Noir grapes (photo) are barrel fermented and aged to perfection in this 2010 Fin Del Mundo, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir.
The oldest winery in Patagonia began in 1909, and four generations later German Barzi (photo in front of an ancient barrel) leads his families business to the next generation of extraordinary wines.
It was a very special evening with Chef Mauricio Couly... starting with the most spectacular cheese experience you will ever encounter... Mauricio begins with traditional recipes and adds his creative twist to produce cheese of uncommon culinary art. It all begins...
Last night's pick from the La Toscana cellar, to pair with a seven hour slow roasted lamb shoulder, was the 2011 Miras Cabernet Franc (Magnificent!!!!), I cannot wait to meet Marcelo Miras tomorrow at Bodega Fin del Mundo.
The largest carnivore of all time, Dinosaur Carcharodontosauridea, was recently discovered here near Neuquen. Much research in paleontology conducted here in this fertile land of dinosaurs.
Today I departed Buenos Aires and arrived in the Patagonia Wine Region of Neuquen. The fast paced big city of Buenos Aires was soon dismissed as I relaxed on a beautiful tranquil raft trip down the Limay River...