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May 10
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Chile & Argentina Wine Country 2 Ways

2 Ways to Explore Chile & Argentina Wine Country

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This November you can choose from two unique ways to visit the wine regions of Chile & Argentina. 

Taste Vacations’ Chile & Argentina Wine Tour
November 4 – 12, 2019. This tour’s focus is on the wine and food of the Chilean and Argentine regions we’ll be visiting and includes wine tastings, pairings, and a wine blending course. A truly relaxing Taste Vacation!

Zephyr Adventures’ Chile & Argentina Multisport & Wine Adventure

November 3- 10, 2019. This trip includes hiking, biking, horseback riding and options to zipline, kayak or raft. Each day you’ll also sample and learn about the different wines of the two countries. A perfect variety of activities for the adventurous wine lover!

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Apr 02
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Argentina Travel Know Before You Go

Argentina Travel Tips: Know Before You Go

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Argentina is a fascinating country rich in culture and history, brimming with delectable cuisine and incredible wines. To give you a little background and to help you have the most enjoyable trip possible, check out a few factors that are useful to know before you go:

Languages Spoken in Argentina Spanish is by far the most spoken language in Argentina. Italian is the second and Levantine Arabic is the third.

Argentina Currency  Argentinian Pesos (ARS) – the peso has been very volatile over the past several years due to their economy. Make sure to check the exchange rate right before you go.

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Oct 15
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Your New Favorite Wine

Your New Favorite Wine Is Waiting To Be Discovered

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We can all be creatures of habit in one aspect of our lives or another – including which wines we drink! When is the last time you chose a wine that wasn’t one of the old standards – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay?

It’s time to change things up a bit and try something new. After all, you never know if you’re about to meet your new favorite wine!  Let’s take a little journey through some iconic wine regions and find a few wines that you may not have tasted yet. First up, Tuscany!

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Oct 09
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2018 Argentina Wine

Good News For Argentina Wine Lovers

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Argentina is becoming increasingly well known for it’s incredible Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Torrontés, and more.  Over the past decade or so, Argentina has become the New World’s fastest growing exporter of wines.

For the past several years, wine regions throughout Argentina have dealt with challenging vintages though, due to both the weather and political climate.  This year (2018) has proven to be a welcome change from the norm by bringing in both a higher quantity and quality of grapes.

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Jan 18
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How to make a proper yerba mate

How to Make A Proper Yerba Mate

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If you are traveling through Argentina, you will most likely come across someone sipping through a metal straw out of a gourd-shaped cup. This is yerba mate – the tea that is said to be preferred over coffee by Argentinians 6:1. In fact, yerba mate is the national drink of Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. It is made from steeping the dried leaves of the South American holly plant and is chock full of antioxidants, vitamins, and a healthy dose of caffeine.

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