Saturday 5 March 2016

Well, if it's Saturday then it must be another winery!  In a way it's sad because this is our last one for the trip.  And it wasn't a disappointment!  Just a short half hour or so out of Montevideo, the winery was appropriately called Bouza!  As in most places we have been, the grounds were beautiful and as well as wine the owners of Bouza also have a vintage car and motor cycle museum with 22 cars and 17 cycles.  

After a short talk by the guide we were shown into the grape sorting and crushing area which was interesting- the aroma was heaven!  Health and safety in Aust would have prevented us from being up so close to this operation without safety gear etc etc!!!  

Then on to the restaurant for lunch. Platters of cheese, ham, pate and an assortment of yummy breads were placed on each table of ten.  Five wines were then poured for tasting, each one meant to be paired with something on the plate but that wasn't made clear at the start so not much left on the plate when the 5th glass was poured!!!  🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷

We had a choice of lamb, fish or pasta and I have to say the lamb was amazing.  Served with mashed pumpkin with toasted almonds on top.  The creme caramel with dulce de leche was OK but too sweet for me so another couple of ozs saved!!!!

Back at the hotel by 4.30, I walked to the shopping mall which has an entrance from our hotel and realised we were there 3 years ago & I recognised the shop where I had bought a scarf.  

Met others in the Sheraton Club room at 6ish for complimentary drinks and nibbles & stayed until almost 10 pm, turned out a fun night.