My night in with Angelica…
When you have a good wine in your hands, it can actually be very difficult to open it. I’ve been harbouring a special bottle of 10 year old Angelica Zapata Malbec from Mendoza for a while now and although I have no doubt the wine would keep for a couple more years (I can’t say […]
Interview with Alberto Antonini
An interview with flying winemaker and international consultant, Alberto Antonini. Interviewed for Casa de Uco. Why is the Uco Valley such an exciting wine region? The location is by far the best valley in Mendoza. It’s where you get some very interesting calcareous spots and well drained soils, with warm days to ripen the fruit […]
Chimichurri: A gaucho essential
While a gaucho cookout rarely involves much more than lashings of red meat, plenty of salt, a couple rolls of bread and a bottle of Malbec, or a hip flask of something stronger, the one vegetable-like condiment to usually grace the table is a proper chimichurri sauce. Made of chopped garlic and herbs, this tasty […]
San Juan: A sanctuary in the desert
Written for Wine Republic, October 2013 San Juan is a city in a wild landscape of bare mountains and flat plains two hours north of Mendoza City. You’ll see a few tumbleweeds roll past on a Sunday afternoon in San Juan and that’s not just because of its dusty surroundings and sleepy lifestyle but also […]
Cherry picking Mendoza’s hotels
As a bonafide (if unofficial) resident of Mendoza for four years, I get a lot of emails asking about where to stay. Here are my top picks of accommodation in and out of the centre of Mendoza: In the city: Being in the city centre is the best place if you are relying on public […]
36 hours in Santiago: Gourmet Tour
Chile is a foodie’s paradise. With almost all the climates you can ask for, the long stretch of this thin country has mountains, valleys, forests and a massive coastline. But fortunately for those with only a short time on their hands, you don’t need to travel the entire length of the country in search for […]
36 hours in Buenos Aires: Literary Tour
Buenos Aires is the city that inspired Argentina’s great writers and, like Paris, was the hub of many a literary movement. In fact, almost the entire surreal, literary world of Jorge Luis Borges is based in Buenos Aires. Enjoy the chaos of the city tucked deep inside a cafe and amongst shelves of books, visit […]
36 hours in Buenos Aires: Luxury
This wasn’t called the Paris of South America for no reason! Buenos Aires has all the luxuries a European capital can afford: five star hotels, gourmet cuisine, exclusive tours and all the makings for a great weekend schmoozing, boozing and relaxing. Written for 36hrs.in Photo credit: Faena Hotel Friday, 6:00pm The hottest luxury hotel in […]
36 hours in Mendoza: Wine Lover
When you come to the land of sunshine and wine, there’s no excuse not to emerge yourself in the juice of the gods for the entire length of your stay. Whether you are a novice or a complete oenophile there are plenty of indulgent wine related activities to keep you merry for your entire trip. […]
36 hours in Mendoza: Living the high life
Mendoza is characterized by cowboys, vineyards and mountains; but aside from its great rustic charm, it also offers some of life’s ultimate luxuries. As a province that has boomed with international tourism over the last 10 years, there are no limits to the new heights of luxury travel available. Take your time to indulge in […]
