Let us take you on a trip to Argentina’s amazing wine country. You will discover and taste wines from the famous producing regions but also undiscovered corners. Let’s talk terroir and think outside the glass! As we taste though a line-up of about 8 wines, we will analyze together in what ways soil types and climates are impacting on the robe, nose, palate & texture/mouth feel! Traditional (noble) grapes will be discussed (and tasted) but also other more eclectic & unknown but fun & delicious varietals!

In the second part, we will help you pick the best itineraries based on your knowledge on Argentinean wines and what you wish to visit. We will explain how to plan (weeks in advance before your trip) tastings at boutique domaines and how to interact with the winemakers, etc. You will leave this event with great handouts and lists of recommendations!

Whether you’re a neophyte or a wine connoisseur, join us for a great interactive seminar, where you will also train and indulge your senses! Come with your questions & get the shortcuts to navigate the Argentinean wine country with confidence, from your glass to the vineyards! Artisan cheeses by Gourmet Imports will be served to pair with the wines. No selling directly to the public, they import directly and distribute to top-notch hotels, restaurants and gourmet stores in Los Angeles. Single origin grand cru Valrhona chocolates from South America (Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru) will be also provided and pair amazingly with the reds!

The wines we select are made sustainably at the very minimum. We focus on “green” wines and as much as possible we include (certified or not) organic and biodynamic wines. If they are good for mother nature, they are good for you.

Classes are always limited in size (24 GUESTS MAX) for a great interactive, learning and fun atmosphere! They always sell out, register today to avoid disappointment!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

During the class, author photographer Michael Higgins will present his just released wine travel book Exploring Wine Regions: Argentina. You will be able to purchase the book in advance via eventbrite or on site!

I am a lucky guy… twenty years as the Publisher of Flying Adventures magazine (a lifestyle travel magazine for people who own and travel on private airplanes, and of whom are food & wine connoisseurs), which has lead me to the most amazing wine experiences.

I have been fortunate to taste some of the best wines ever produced, enjoyed dinners and detailed discussions with very famous winemakers and vintners, in their homes, wineries, special wine events, auctions, and I have made wine with them, made my own wine, and have participated in blind tastings, food & wine pairings with celebrity chefs… and I have worked in the vineyards, pruned the vines, picked grapes (eating as I go of course), all this to the point that I know so much about wine that I know I know very little.

So what do I really know? I know I love wine, and I love travel! And I know enough to know where to look, and what to look for, what questions to ask, how to understand complex answers, and I have developed a palate to experience wine, and food, in an extraordinary way.

I am traveling the world Exploring Wine Regions, finding interesting and unusual wine experiences, an insiders concierge to share special and hard to find gems and travel experiences with you.”  Read more about Michael Higgins