Argentina - Immersive Wine Tour [November 15 - November 22, 2025]
Explore the wines of Argentina in this exciting small group tour with Mendoza resident and South American wine expert Amanda Barnes.
In an action-packed week, we will visit all the wine regions of Mendoza — from the best known to some off-the-beaten-track! We will be visiting a mixture of large and small producers, and spend time with winemakers and agronomists learning the secrets of what makes Argentina’s wines unique. It goes without saying that we will also be tasting the very best wines of Argentina…
We will also have plenty of time to explore the gorgeous landscapes of Mendoza and San Juan, with a road trip through the Andes, and even a visit to the hot springs. There will be plenty of gastronomy highlights, from the traditional Argentine asado and steak, to fine dining in Michelin restaurants!
Tour is Limited to 10 Participants.
Price -
Accommodations at Casa Lila* - $6250
Accommodations at Park Hyatt* - $6850
Price based on double occupancy.
There will be a single supplement charge of $450 for any single guest who wishes to stay at Casa Lila.
There will be a single supplement charge of $1050 for any single guest who wishes to stay at the Park Hyatt.
Saturday 15 November - evening welcome dinner
Welcome to Mendoza! The land of sol y vino!
We will spend the evening with our host Amanda Barnes who will set the scene for our week in Argentina, with a special dinner that explores the history of wine in Argentina as well as its future. We will taste a host of wines from all around the country for this immersive masterclass while delighting on the contemporary Argentine cuisine of one of Mendoza’s Michelin recommended restaurants, Centauro.
Dinner included
Overnight accommodation:
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Option if available during the day — horse riding excursion. Please express interest for separate pricing.
Sunday 15 November - exploring the history of Maipu and a field trip into the east of Mendoza!
Early AM at leisure
11am departure - We’ll start from the beginning, getting to understand the history of wine in Argentina and visiting the old vines of Maipu, Eastern Mendoza and Lavalle. Amanda is going to take us to some parts of the wine regions which are rarely explored by tourists, seeing the real side of Mendoza’s wine production and spending time with some of the key winemakers in the region.
We’ll visit the historic winery of Trapiche with its train line that used to run between the cellar and the city, and dive into the story of the east and north with some of the most exciting new generation of the region.
We will finish with a traditional Argentine asado with the winemakers, where we can learn some expert cooking tips and recipes to take home!
Asado Included
Overnight accommodation (returning early evening):
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Monday 17th - the legends of Lujan de Cuyo: Agrelo & Pedriel
9.30am departure
We will take in some of the top wineries of the renowned region of Lujan de Cuyo, where Malbec really made its name. Visiting three wineries, Amanda will be touring us through some of the most renowned producers and guardians of Lujan de Cuyo — old vines and new. With a focus on the Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends that made the region famous, as well as some of the emerging new styles.
A slap up winery lunch will be included, so make sure you leave room at breakfast!
Return 5pm
Lunch included; Dinner at leisure / own expense
Overnight accommodation:
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Tuesday 28th — an adventure into the Andes
9am departure
We are going to set off on a high altitude adventure… to understand why the Andes are so important to the wine regions of Argentina, and experience some of their majesty. Taking the mountain roads we will head up into the Andes to the mountain town of Uspallata. After a quick coffee break in Uspallata (around 11am), we will go to the Aconcagua visitor’s park to stretch our legs and look at peak of Aconcagua (hopefully! weather permitting!), the tallest mountain beyond the Himalayas (approx 12).
On our return to Uspallata, we will have lunch at the stunning vineyard of Estancia Uspallata (approx 2pm), where some of Mendoza’s highest altitude and unique vineyards are hidden. After lunch we will take the mountain road down to Barreal, where we will visit the famous Pampa del Leoncito National Park. (approx 5pm).
During the evening we will stay at Paso de los Patos rural hotel and enjoy sunset drinks by the mountains followed by dinner in the hotel with other wines from the region of San Juan with a casual dinner-side masterclass on San Juan by Amanda.
We will be staying in the peace and quiet of the mountains, where enjoying some quiet time to yourself under the incredible stars is well recommended!
Lunch & Dinner included
Overnight accommodation:
Paso de los Patos
Wednesday 19th - taking in the old vines of Barreal, San Juan & the hot springs!
10am departure (time for an early hike in the morning if you choose!)
We will start our day visiting the old vines of Barreal and two of the most renowned wineries — Cara Sur and Los Dragones — with a tasting of their wines and visit to the wineries. Hopefully we will be lucky enough to catch some of the harvest action as the grapes come in!
As well as wine tasting, we will have a light lunch before we make our way back down to Mendoza (departing around 12). We will drive on the picturesque route via the beautiful Potrerillos lake, which is home to a new, pioneering vineyard, and onwards to the hot springs of Cachueta. At Cachueta we will stop for an afternoon spa in the natural hot springs (3 - 6 pm) of the hotel. After a good soak in the springs, we will return to Mendoza City.
Return 7.30pm
Light lunch included; Dinner at leisure / own expense
Overnight accommodation:
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Thursday 20th - Las Compuertas & Vistalba
Free morning
12.30 departure
We’ll be deep diving into the wine regions of Las Compuertas and Vistalba, visiting two wineries in the region for tastings and vineyard tours, before ending at the Montes’ family’s renowned Kaiken winery in Vistalba. Here we will visit the vineyards before sitting down together to enjoy a sunset dinner in the vineyards at the famous Ramos Generales restaurant of Francis Mallmann.
Dinner included; lunch at own expense (before departure)
Return 10.30pm.
Overnight accommodation:
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Friday 21st — Uco Valley deep dive!
10am departure
We will take full advantage of the day and take a dive deep into the pioneering new region of the Uco Valley. We will visit three different wineries, each exploring a different aspect of the Uco Valley terroir and story, and enjoy a light lunch between.
Our final dinner will be at the impressive Zuccardi Piedra Infinita winery, where we will watch the sun set over the Andes, and enjoy an excellent last meal together, before our late evening return to Mendoza. Bring your pillow for the van journey home — it will be a long day, but the absolute icing on the cake!
Dinner & lunch included.
Arrival back approx 11.30pm.
Overnight accommodation:
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Saturday 22nd — departure day
Departure from Mendoza, or stay on for longer at your own choosing!
Accommodation options:
About Casa Lila:
This is a family-style B&B in the heart of Mendoza. It is a cosy, more economic option, just a couple blocks from the main Independence square and offers a peaceful stay in the city. Your stay includes a continental-style breakfast. https://www.casalila.com.ar/
About Park Hyatt:
The best hotel in Mendoza city, the Park Hyatt has modern, comfortable rooms and a spa, swimming pool and gym. The breakfast buffet is one of Mendoza’s best, and the location is right on the main Independence Square: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/argentina/park-hyatt-mendoza-hotel-casino-and-spa/menph
For our night in Barreal (all in the same accommodation):
About Posada Paso de los Patos:
This charming pousada is right in the village of Barreal with impressive mountain views, and even more impressive starry nights. With native design, and comfortable airy rooms, it is a beautiful spot to relax in the mountains. Continental breakfast is included: https://posadapasolospatos.com.ar/
About Amanda:
Amanda Barnes is an award-winning British journalist and editor who specializes in wine and travel writing. She is an expert in South American wine and regions and a regular correspondent international wine and travel publications (including Decanter, Fodor’s, SevenFifty, The Guardian & The Telegraph). She is currently studying to become a Master of Wine and is author of the South America Wine Guide.
Price -
Accommodations at Casa Lila* - $6250
Accommodations at Park Hyatt* - $6850
Price based on double occupancy.
There will be a single supplement charge of $450 for any single guest who wishes to stay at Casa Lila.
There will be a single supplement charge of $1050 for any single guest who wishes to stay at the Park Hyatt.
Explore the wines of Argentina in this exciting small group tour with Mendoza resident and South American wine expert Amanda Barnes.
In an action-packed week, we will visit all the wine regions of Mendoza — from the best known to some off-the-beaten-track! We will be visiting a mixture of large and small producers, and spend time with winemakers and agronomists learning the secrets of what makes Argentina’s wines unique. It goes without saying that we will also be tasting the very best wines of Argentina…
We will also have plenty of time to explore the gorgeous landscapes of Mendoza and San Juan, with a road trip through the Andes, and even a visit to the hot springs. There will be plenty of gastronomy highlights, from the traditional Argentine asado and steak, to fine dining in Michelin restaurants!
Tour is Limited to 10 Participants.
Price -
Accommodations at Casa Lila* - $6250
Accommodations at Park Hyatt* - $6850
Price based on double occupancy.
There will be a single supplement charge of $450 for any single guest who wishes to stay at Casa Lila.
There will be a single supplement charge of $1050 for any single guest who wishes to stay at the Park Hyatt.
Saturday 15 November - evening welcome dinner
Welcome to Mendoza! The land of sol y vino!
We will spend the evening with our host Amanda Barnes who will set the scene for our week in Argentina, with a special dinner that explores the history of wine in Argentina as well as its future. We will taste a host of wines from all around the country for this immersive masterclass while delighting on the contemporary Argentine cuisine of one of Mendoza’s Michelin recommended restaurants, Centauro.
Dinner included
Overnight accommodation:
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Option if available during the day — horse riding excursion. Please express interest for separate pricing.
Sunday 15 November - exploring the history of Maipu and a field trip into the east of Mendoza!
Early AM at leisure
11am departure - We’ll start from the beginning, getting to understand the history of wine in Argentina and visiting the old vines of Maipu, Eastern Mendoza and Lavalle. Amanda is going to take us to some parts of the wine regions which are rarely explored by tourists, seeing the real side of Mendoza’s wine production and spending time with some of the key winemakers in the region.
We’ll visit the historic winery of Trapiche with its train line that used to run between the cellar and the city, and dive into the story of the east and north with some of the most exciting new generation of the region.
We will finish with a traditional Argentine asado with the winemakers, where we can learn some expert cooking tips and recipes to take home!
Asado Included
Overnight accommodation (returning early evening):
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Monday 17th - the legends of Lujan de Cuyo: Agrelo & Pedriel
9.30am departure
We will take in some of the top wineries of the renowned region of Lujan de Cuyo, where Malbec really made its name. Visiting three wineries, Amanda will be touring us through some of the most renowned producers and guardians of Lujan de Cuyo — old vines and new. With a focus on the Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends that made the region famous, as well as some of the emerging new styles.
A slap up winery lunch will be included, so make sure you leave room at breakfast!
Return 5pm
Lunch included; Dinner at leisure / own expense
Overnight accommodation:
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Tuesday 28th — an adventure into the Andes
9am departure
We are going to set off on a high altitude adventure… to understand why the Andes are so important to the wine regions of Argentina, and experience some of their majesty. Taking the mountain roads we will head up into the Andes to the mountain town of Uspallata. After a quick coffee break in Uspallata (around 11am), we will go to the Aconcagua visitor’s park to stretch our legs and look at peak of Aconcagua (hopefully! weather permitting!), the tallest mountain beyond the Himalayas (approx 12).
On our return to Uspallata, we will have lunch at the stunning vineyard of Estancia Uspallata (approx 2pm), where some of Mendoza’s highest altitude and unique vineyards are hidden. After lunch we will take the mountain road down to Barreal, where we will visit the famous Pampa del Leoncito National Park. (approx 5pm).
During the evening we will stay at Paso de los Patos rural hotel and enjoy sunset drinks by the mountains followed by dinner in the hotel with other wines from the region of San Juan with a casual dinner-side masterclass on San Juan by Amanda.
We will be staying in the peace and quiet of the mountains, where enjoying some quiet time to yourself under the incredible stars is well recommended!
Lunch & Dinner included
Overnight accommodation:
Paso de los Patos
Wednesday 19th - taking in the old vines of Barreal, San Juan & the hot springs!
10am departure (time for an early hike in the morning if you choose!)
We will start our day visiting the old vines of Barreal and two of the most renowned wineries — Cara Sur and Los Dragones — with a tasting of their wines and visit to the wineries. Hopefully we will be lucky enough to catch some of the harvest action as the grapes come in!
As well as wine tasting, we will have a light lunch before we make our way back down to Mendoza (departing around 12). We will drive on the picturesque route via the beautiful Potrerillos lake, which is home to a new, pioneering vineyard, and onwards to the hot springs of Cachueta. At Cachueta we will stop for an afternoon spa in the natural hot springs (3 - 6 pm) of the hotel. After a good soak in the springs, we will return to Mendoza City.
Return 7.30pm
Light lunch included; Dinner at leisure / own expense
Overnight accommodation:
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Thursday 20th - Las Compuertas & Vistalba
Free morning
12.30 departure
We’ll be deep diving into the wine regions of Las Compuertas and Vistalba, visiting two wineries in the region for tastings and vineyard tours, before ending at the Montes’ family’s renowned Kaiken winery in Vistalba. Here we will visit the vineyards before sitting down together to enjoy a sunset dinner in the vineyards at the famous Ramos Generales restaurant of Francis Mallmann.
Dinner included; lunch at own expense (before departure)
Return 10.30pm.
Overnight accommodation:
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Friday 21st — Uco Valley deep dive!
10am departure
We will take full advantage of the day and take a dive deep into the pioneering new region of the Uco Valley. We will visit three different wineries, each exploring a different aspect of the Uco Valley terroir and story, and enjoy a light lunch between.
Our final dinner will be at the impressive Zuccardi Piedra Infinita winery, where we will watch the sun set over the Andes, and enjoy an excellent last meal together, before our late evening return to Mendoza. Bring your pillow for the van journey home — it will be a long day, but the absolute icing on the cake!
Dinner & lunch included.
Arrival back approx 11.30pm.
Overnight accommodation:
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Saturday 22nd — departure day
Departure from Mendoza, or stay on for longer at your own choosing!
Accommodation options:
About Casa Lila:
This is a family-style B&B in the heart of Mendoza. It is a cosy, more economic option, just a couple blocks from the main Independence square and offers a peaceful stay in the city. Your stay includes a continental-style breakfast. https://www.casalila.com.ar/
About Park Hyatt:
The best hotel in Mendoza city, the Park Hyatt has modern, comfortable rooms and a spa, swimming pool and gym. The breakfast buffet is one of Mendoza’s best, and the location is right on the main Independence Square: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/argentina/park-hyatt-mendoza-hotel-casino-and-spa/menph
For our night in Barreal (all in the same accommodation):
About Posada Paso de los Patos:
This charming pousada is right in the village of Barreal with impressive mountain views, and even more impressive starry nights. With native design, and comfortable airy rooms, it is a beautiful spot to relax in the mountains. Continental breakfast is included: https://posadapasolospatos.com.ar/
About Amanda:
Amanda Barnes is an award-winning British journalist and editor who specializes in wine and travel writing. She is an expert in South American wine and regions and a regular correspondent international wine and travel publications (including Decanter, Fodor’s, SevenFifty, The Guardian & The Telegraph). She is currently studying to become a Master of Wine and is author of the South America Wine Guide.
Price -
Accommodations at Casa Lila* - $6250
Accommodations at Park Hyatt* - $6850
Price based on double occupancy.
There will be a single supplement charge of $450 for any single guest who wishes to stay at Casa Lila.
There will be a single supplement charge of $1050 for any single guest who wishes to stay at the Park Hyatt.
Explore the wines of Argentina in this exciting small group tour with Mendoza resident and South American wine expert Amanda Barnes.
In an action-packed week, we will visit all the wine regions of Mendoza — from the best known to some off-the-beaten-track! We will be visiting a mixture of large and small producers, and spend time with winemakers and agronomists learning the secrets of what makes Argentina’s wines unique. It goes without saying that we will also be tasting the very best wines of Argentina…
We will also have plenty of time to explore the gorgeous landscapes of Mendoza and San Juan, with a road trip through the Andes, and even a visit to the hot springs. There will be plenty of gastronomy highlights, from the traditional Argentine asado and steak, to fine dining in Michelin restaurants!
Tour is Limited to 10 Participants.
Price -
Accommodations at Casa Lila* - $6250
Accommodations at Park Hyatt* - $6850
Price based on double occupancy.
There will be a single supplement charge of $450 for any single guest who wishes to stay at Casa Lila.
There will be a single supplement charge of $1050 for any single guest who wishes to stay at the Park Hyatt.
Saturday 15 November - evening welcome dinner
Welcome to Mendoza! The land of sol y vino!
We will spend the evening with our host Amanda Barnes who will set the scene for our week in Argentina, with a special dinner that explores the history of wine in Argentina as well as its future. We will taste a host of wines from all around the country for this immersive masterclass while delighting on the contemporary Argentine cuisine of one of Mendoza’s Michelin recommended restaurants, Centauro.
Dinner included
Overnight accommodation:
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Option if available during the day — horse riding excursion. Please express interest for separate pricing.
Sunday 15 November - exploring the history of Maipu and a field trip into the east of Mendoza!
Early AM at leisure
11am departure - We’ll start from the beginning, getting to understand the history of wine in Argentina and visiting the old vines of Maipu, Eastern Mendoza and Lavalle. Amanda is going to take us to some parts of the wine regions which are rarely explored by tourists, seeing the real side of Mendoza’s wine production and spending time with some of the key winemakers in the region.
We’ll visit the historic winery of Trapiche with its train line that used to run between the cellar and the city, and dive into the story of the east and north with some of the most exciting new generation of the region.
We will finish with a traditional Argentine asado with the winemakers, where we can learn some expert cooking tips and recipes to take home!
Asado Included
Overnight accommodation (returning early evening):
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Monday 17th - the legends of Lujan de Cuyo: Agrelo & Pedriel
9.30am departure
We will take in some of the top wineries of the renowned region of Lujan de Cuyo, where Malbec really made its name. Visiting three wineries, Amanda will be touring us through some of the most renowned producers and guardians of Lujan de Cuyo — old vines and new. With a focus on the Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends that made the region famous, as well as some of the emerging new styles.
A slap up winery lunch will be included, so make sure you leave room at breakfast!
Return 5pm
Lunch included; Dinner at leisure / own expense
Overnight accommodation:
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Tuesday 28th — an adventure into the Andes
9am departure
We are going to set off on a high altitude adventure… to understand why the Andes are so important to the wine regions of Argentina, and experience some of their majesty. Taking the mountain roads we will head up into the Andes to the mountain town of Uspallata. After a quick coffee break in Uspallata (around 11am), we will go to the Aconcagua visitor’s park to stretch our legs and look at peak of Aconcagua (hopefully! weather permitting!), the tallest mountain beyond the Himalayas (approx 12).
On our return to Uspallata, we will have lunch at the stunning vineyard of Estancia Uspallata (approx 2pm), where some of Mendoza’s highest altitude and unique vineyards are hidden. After lunch we will take the mountain road down to Barreal, where we will visit the famous Pampa del Leoncito National Park. (approx 5pm).
During the evening we will stay at Paso de los Patos rural hotel and enjoy sunset drinks by the mountains followed by dinner in the hotel with other wines from the region of San Juan with a casual dinner-side masterclass on San Juan by Amanda.
We will be staying in the peace and quiet of the mountains, where enjoying some quiet time to yourself under the incredible stars is well recommended!
Lunch & Dinner included
Overnight accommodation:
Paso de los Patos
Wednesday 19th - taking in the old vines of Barreal, San Juan & the hot springs!
10am departure (time for an early hike in the morning if you choose!)
We will start our day visiting the old vines of Barreal and two of the most renowned wineries — Cara Sur and Los Dragones — with a tasting of their wines and visit to the wineries. Hopefully we will be lucky enough to catch some of the harvest action as the grapes come in!
As well as wine tasting, we will have a light lunch before we make our way back down to Mendoza (departing around 12). We will drive on the picturesque route via the beautiful Potrerillos lake, which is home to a new, pioneering vineyard, and onwards to the hot springs of Cachueta. At Cachueta we will stop for an afternoon spa in the natural hot springs (3 - 6 pm) of the hotel. After a good soak in the springs, we will return to Mendoza City.
Return 7.30pm
Light lunch included; Dinner at leisure / own expense
Overnight accommodation:
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Thursday 20th - Las Compuertas & Vistalba
Free morning
12.30 departure
We’ll be deep diving into the wine regions of Las Compuertas and Vistalba, visiting two wineries in the region for tastings and vineyard tours, before ending at the Montes’ family’s renowned Kaiken winery in Vistalba. Here we will visit the vineyards before sitting down together to enjoy a sunset dinner in the vineyards at the famous Ramos Generales restaurant of Francis Mallmann.
Dinner included; lunch at own expense (before departure)
Return 10.30pm.
Overnight accommodation:
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Friday 21st — Uco Valley deep dive!
10am departure
We will take full advantage of the day and take a dive deep into the pioneering new region of the Uco Valley. We will visit three different wineries, each exploring a different aspect of the Uco Valley terroir and story, and enjoy a light lunch between.
Our final dinner will be at the impressive Zuccardi Piedra Infinita winery, where we will watch the sun set over the Andes, and enjoy an excellent last meal together, before our late evening return to Mendoza. Bring your pillow for the van journey home — it will be a long day, but the absolute icing on the cake!
Dinner & lunch included.
Arrival back approx 11.30pm.
Overnight accommodation:
Casa Lila OR Park Hyatt
Saturday 22nd — departure day
Departure from Mendoza, or stay on for longer at your own choosing!
Accommodation options:
About Casa Lila:
This is a family-style B&B in the heart of Mendoza. It is a cosy, more economic option, just a couple blocks from the main Independence square and offers a peaceful stay in the city. Your stay includes a continental-style breakfast. https://www.casalila.com.ar/
About Park Hyatt:
The best hotel in Mendoza city, the Park Hyatt has modern, comfortable rooms and a spa, swimming pool and gym. The breakfast buffet is one of Mendoza’s best, and the location is right on the main Independence Square: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/argentina/park-hyatt-mendoza-hotel-casino-and-spa/menph
For our night in Barreal (all in the same accommodation):
About Posada Paso de los Patos:
This charming pousada is right in the village of Barreal with impressive mountain views, and even more impressive starry nights. With native design, and comfortable airy rooms, it is a beautiful spot to relax in the mountains. Continental breakfast is included: https://posadapasolospatos.com.ar/
About Amanda:
Amanda Barnes is an award-winning British journalist and editor who specializes in wine and travel writing. She is an expert in South American wine and regions and a regular correspondent international wine and travel publications (including Decanter, Fodor’s, SevenFifty, The Guardian & The Telegraph). She is currently studying to become a Master of Wine and is author of the South America Wine Guide.
Price -
Accommodations at Casa Lila* - $6250
Accommodations at Park Hyatt* - $6850
Price based on double occupancy.
There will be a single supplement charge of $450 for any single guest who wishes to stay at Casa Lila.
There will be a single supplement charge of $1050 for any single guest who wishes to stay at the Park Hyatt.
Not Included:
Transportation to and from Mendoza
Transportation to/from the hotel
Food and beverages ordered outside of program
All items of a personal nature
ASSUMPTIONS:
All wine estates and restaurants listed in this Itinerary are subject to availability, and will be confirmed once the Booking Form and Terms and Conditions have been returned with deposit for the selected dates.
Availability of requested wine estates and proposed restaurants have not been confirmed.
Deposit:
$1000 is due at the time of booking Casa Lila
$1500 is due at the time of booking Park Hyatt.
Final Payment:
The balance (based on double occupancy) is due 60 days prior to the tour, or your reservation will be released and the cancellation penalty will be applied.
CANCELLATION FEES:
Should you or any member of your party have to cancel their booking once it has been confirmed, a written notice of cancellation must be given. The effective date for cancellation is the date when we receive a written notice. Cancellation charges will apply and are detailed as follows:
Where one or more participants cancel their participation less than 12 weeks prior to the start date but more than 4 weeks from the start date, they will be liable to a cancellation fee of 50%.
Less than 4 weeks to the start date, the fee will rise to 100%.
Any increase in price payable as a result of part cancellation and/or sole occupancy, will be indicated on a revised confirmation invoice.