How it Started
Like most good stories, this one starts on eBay. After a lifetime and career in Georgia, I was missing the big open skies of the West, where I had grown up. I stumbled upon a farm in San Rafael, Argentina. It was idyllic: abundant water, vast vistas, ancient olive trees. Upon arrival, the farm had already been sold...
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The Tarantula Hawk
"What is it?” you might ask. Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like—a creature as fierce as its name, a wasp built for hunting tarantulas. At first glance, it seems...
The Tarantula Hawk
"What is it?” you might ask. Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like—a creature as fierce as its name, a wasp built for hunting tarantulas. At first glance, it seems...
Convenience vs. Culture
Driving through Argentina, one of the first things you notice is the specialty shops. Small stores tucked into streets and corners, each one devoted to a single craft. A place...
Convenience vs. Culture
Driving through Argentina, one of the first things you notice is the specialty shops. Small stores tucked into streets and corners, each one devoted to a single craft. A place...
Can you name a Winery from San Rafael?
Most people can't. Bianchi's the sluggish giant that's mostly gone out of style. If you're real hip, maybe you've heard of Algodon, Abeja, or Iaccarini. They all make great wines...
Can you name a Winery from San Rafael?
Most people can't. Bianchi's the sluggish giant that's mostly gone out of style. If you're real hip, maybe you've heard of Algodon, Abeja, or Iaccarini. They all make great wines...
Top Winemakers that worked in San Rafael
1- Fabricio Orlando (Bodega FOW) Fabricio Orlando, winemaker at FOW in San Rafael, Mendoza, crafts wines including: FOW Malbec Castizo: A fresh interpretation of Argentina's emblematic varietal, representing the region's...
Top Winemakers that worked in San Rafael
1- Fabricio Orlando (Bodega FOW) Fabricio Orlando, winemaker at FOW in San Rafael, Mendoza, crafts wines including: FOW Malbec Castizo: A fresh interpretation of Argentina's emblematic varietal, representing the region's...
Ruta del Vino - San Rafael (10 Great bodegas to...
Here's a small tour of 10 excellent bodegas that you could visit while you're in San Rafael. Bodega La Abeja Address: El Toledano 1621, San Rafael Founded in 1883 by...
Ruta del Vino - San Rafael (10 Great bodegas to...
Here's a small tour of 10 excellent bodegas that you could visit while you're in San Rafael. Bodega La Abeja Address: El Toledano 1621, San Rafael Founded in 1883 by...
9 Must-Try Foods in San Rafael, Mendoza
Chivito a la llamaA regional classic, featuring young goat slow-cooked over open flames for tender, smoky meat.Wine pairing: Malbec – its robust and fruity profile complements the rich flavors of...
9 Must-Try Foods in San Rafael, Mendoza
Chivito a la llamaA regional classic, featuring young goat slow-cooked over open flames for tender, smoky meat.Wine pairing: Malbec – its robust and fruity profile complements the rich flavors of...
