After a few days in Mendoza, our Aussie friend Steve arrived just in time to join us for a days outing to The Maipu Valley, the home of Malbec vineyards. Hiring bikes from Mr Hugo, we were equipped with a map for a full days wine tasting & kindly given a tumbler of vino that vaguely resembled de-icer to get us peddling!
The first vineyard was shut for lunch, the second for an event, the third we were greeted by the 'host with the most', Christian. Totally at home at his family bodega Tempus Alba, we were treated to a tour of the grounds, all the delicious wines we could taste and then found the Cab Sav. Then it turned into a pretty wild afternoon. Christian liked to party! His peppery vino is amazing, so we cosied up in his bar (it was a cold day) and tucked in to his supplies.
Before we knew it the day was gone, but we decided to get back on the bikes and peddle hard to make it to a special chocolate and olive oil tasting before the shop shut. It was a wobbly ride but we made it and tucked into some yummy treats. On route home we stopped to stock up on more vino and delicious steaks to carry on the party back at the hostel. It was a really brilliant day, one to remember!
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