The Andes Pass, oil on canvas by Augusto Ballerini, 1890; in the National History Museum of the Town Hall and the 1810 May Revolution, Buenos Aires Each August 17, Argentina commemorates the anniversary of Jose de San Martin´s passing. He was one of the principal liberators of South America. The boldness of his plan to attack the viceroyalty of Lima by crossing the Andes to Chile...
Tucked up close to the Andes Mountains there is a place that is a nature lover´s perfect retreat. Atamisque, a French-owned farm and winery is an incredible place to spend the day or night! The property itself spans over almost 2,000 acres of land and with space like that the possibilities are limitless. The property boasts a variety of installments for guests to enjoy. ...
As a Pennsylvania, USA native, I tend to be an autumnal snob. Pennsylvania boasts some of the most expansive forests and incredible colors in the Fall that most places pale in comparison, but not Mendoza. As much as I love my Pennsylvanian autumns, a perfectly warm day followed by a perfectly cool night is something I seem to only find in Mendoza. Imagine the...
Malbec World Day 2015 When you think of malbec wine, what comes to mind? Do adjectives such as robust, flavorful, acidic or dynamic come to mind? Or do foods such as beef, lamb, or rabbit come to mind? Though the responses may differ, it is pretty clear that one wine-producing region definitely comes to mind: Mendoza. Often times other regions such as Bordeaux, Italy,...
History, architecture, grandeur, and fine wines are all things one can find at Benegas winery. The arrival is off-putting as the entire facility is hidden behind a large cement wall. From the street one could pass by and never know what they are missing. From one of the oldest producing wine families in Argentina, Benegas winery is certainly a Mendoza must-see. After the deceiving...