Comments on: A Wine Tour in Argentina

By: Toni

Toni — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:04:42 +0000

My family is from Mendoza, Argentina and when I went to Mendoza this past November the first thing I wanted to do was take a bike and wine tour. When I mentioned this to my family they laughed at me. Said it was too dangerous and that it would be better to go by car. Small town folk what are you going to do. When we went by car I saw tons of people going on bike and not only that but I keep reading articles like this and realized I should have not listen to them.

Regardless two of the most famous wineries in Mendoza are Rutini and Trapiche. I went to both and both were amazing. I highly recommend them.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 06:23:52 +0000

I’ll be there next March. Can’t wait!

By: Tami G.

Tami G. — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:54:35 +0000

I traveled to Argentina in 2006 and so glad that made it with a good friend all the way to Mendoza. We went to several wineries and I just loved it!!! Tours were amazing, wine was great!!! Oh , and Mendoza is just beautiful!!! Would recommend everyone to make a trip if you can. Peace!!!!!

By: The Travel Tart

The Travel Tart — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:37:37 +0000

I totally agree. Mendoza is an awesome place for wine. I only went to 2 wineries out of the 800 odd that are there! I’m a big fan of their Malbecs!

Check out the size of this wine barrel, with me next to it! I tried to drink it all…

http://www.thetraveltart.com/argentina-wine-tours-pickle-your-liver-at-mendoza-argentina/

By: jforestphotos

jforestphotos — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:47:19 +0000

This is a great incentive to make it to Argentina! I’m not a huge wine aficionado but I do enjoy a glass or two! (or four) What better way to do it than by bike!

Great post!

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:46:13 +0000

Mendoza wine tours – Mendoza Holidays
Mendoza is the center of Argentina’s wine industry and accounts for approximately 70% of the country’s total output. Nearly all the major wineries are concentrated in this province. Its signature grape is the Malbec. The climate and terroir in Mendoza are the ideal setting for the full expression of this grape variety. The beauty of Mendoza’s downtown is phenomenal. What is most peculiar is its network of water canals that have transformed what was an arid region into an awesome spectacle of blossoming trees that completely surround the city. More information about the Mendoza wine country can be found visiting http://www.mendozaholidays.com

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:54:17 +0000

What a great story! Sounds like too much fun (almost)!

By: Erica

Erica — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:24:12 +0000

Nice article, Derek. Wine and bikes does sound like a great combination. Argentina next… in my dreams.

By: Wonderwilm

Wonderwilm — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:14:25 +0000

This sound like one of those perfect days I keep hearing about. thanks for sharing this Derek.

By: Derek @ Live Uncomfortably

Derek @ Live Uncomfortably — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:50:29 +0000

Hey this is Derek, the guy who wrote the article. Glad you guys liked it.

If you’re going to do bikes and wine in Mendoza, I can’t recommend Mr. Hugo’s enough.

Insider tip: If you’re just looking to get drunk (if you’re traveling with Brits this will be the case), then order individual bottles of wine. It’ll be more wine and cheaper than paying for the tastings. But then again, you could do both.