Argentina with
Deb Van Pelt
16-23 February 2025
A wine trip to Mendoza, Argentina, offers an unforgettable experience for wine lovers and adventure seekers alike. Nestled at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, Mendoza is one of the world's most celebrated wine regions, particularly known for its Malbec. Expect gourmet dining, picturesque vineyards, scenic landscapes - and then a bonus two days in vibrant Buenos Aires.
This trip is ideal for anyone who wishes to expand their wine knowledge in a convivial setting. In order to keep this an intimate experience, spaces are limited.
Highlights:
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wine tastings, tours and interesting wine experiences like a blind tasting and blending game
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a day at an estancia (an Argentinian ranch) with horseback riding and traditional Argentine lunch
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Tango show with dinner
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Two free days to explore Buenos Aires at leisure
Sample day:
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8:30am: breakfast at our hotel
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9:30am: start the day as winemakers. We'll stroll through the vineyards and learn the secrets behind the winemaking process. Next, we'll indulge in a curated tasting before stepping into the role of a winemaker, blending our own varietals to create two personalized samples. At the end of our experience, we will taste all our creations and then choose a favourite blend to be bottled with care and finished with a custom label - our very own wine to cherish as a beautiful and personal keepsake.
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3pm: visit a small vineyard
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5pm: return to hotel and have the rest of the day free to spend as we wish
This trip includes:
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three nights in a four star boutique hotel in Luján de Cuyo
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two nights in a four star boutique hotel in Valle de Uco
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two nights in a four star boutique hotel in Buenos Aires
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domestic roundtrip flights between Buenos Aires and Mendoza
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all activities outlined in the itinerary
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all meals as follows:
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Day 1, 16 February: breakfast and dinner
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Day 2, 17 February: breakfast
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Day 3, 18 February: breakfast and lunch
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Day 4, 19 February: breakfast and lunch
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Day 5, 20 February: breakfast and lunch
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Day 6, 21 February: breakfast and dinner
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Day 7, 22 February: breakfast and dinner
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Day 8: 23 February: breakfast
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The trip does not include:
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Your flight to Buenos Aires
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Airport transfers
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Alcohol outside of included tastings
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Mandatory medical insurance
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Optional trip cancellation insurance
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Incidentals
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Gratuities
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Anything not outlined in “included” list
Trip cost:
$8400 Canadian dollars (about $6300 USD)
Join this trip:
Please fill out this registration form to join this trip and we will contact you for the $1000 CAD non-refundable deposit to hold your spot. Feel free to contact natasha@thevoyagiste for more information.
Hello, I'm Deb!
I am the Executive Sommelier at Discovery Land Company's Troubadour Golf and Field Club. I am a Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Sommelier and hold a Wine and Spirit Education Trust level 3 award.
My journey began with a real love of wine. After raising a family, I took a job in a tasting room representing a winery in St. Joseph, MI. There I worked with Dr David Miller, a PHD in viticulture, and became an avid student of wine. My journey took me to Nashville, TN where I began testing in earnest and climbing the Somm ladder, studying, testing and travelling. I worked in wine programming development for wineries and building wine programs elsewhere. My true passion though is teaching others about the world of wine: what makes it special, the stories behind the bottles, its history and its myriad flavours.
I look forward to exploring these regions that after years of study seem so familiar.
