Tuesday 1 March

Our last night at the Sheraton in Mendoza as we fly to Buenos Aires early tomorrow morning.  It's been such a busy three days - a cracking pace was set and we have visited 5 wineries within about 150 kms of  Mendoza.  Today we were in the Uco Valley.  The first visit was to O. Fournier, a winery with Spanish origins.  Savignon Blanc, Merlot and Carmenera were on the tasting list. 

Then we drove for about  an hour to Bodegas Salentein, still in the same valley.  Acres & acres & acres of vines along the way.  This valley has a micro climate and the altitude and pure sunlight as well as the day-night temperature variation makes for the production of some of Argentina's best wines.  Lunch was served before the tastings at this winery and it was up to the usual standard to which we have become accustomed!  Their reds were excellent.  The winery buildings have all been ultra modern and spacious - some have areas for classical music concerts and opera in the barrel rooms and there was a grand piano at Salentein today. But it was 5.45pm when we left so another long day.  

Tomorrow night we are off to see some Tango.  Went to a tango night way back in the 80's and it was a deadly serious performance so am hoping it will be a little more light hearted this time.  

On a totally different note, I can't believe (block your ears, Jane) that I haven't mentioned the mighty Pies win at the Cattery the other night.  Not a lot said about it here except for a slightly sarcastic comment that 'they've peaked too early'!!!!!!!! Oh well, maybe they have but a win is a win I reckon!!!!!