Tasting Malbec on two wheels in Maipu, Mendoza


Practising our Spanish whilst riding under the influence on the wrong side of the road in a country we don’t really know.

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Trusty steeds…

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Mr Hugo’s bike rentals, what a cool dude helping us on our way

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Good gal, no drink riding on that gravel

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Feeling a bit saddle sore and light headed after our bike ride through Maipu, I think we actually got lost at one stage.

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Left to right is hmm, oh dear I have forgotten but I think it is Cab Sav, then Malbec then Syrah….

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The vineyards of Mendoza are famous for their Malbec, after government legislated many years ago that specific grapes can only be grown in certain areas.

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1 comment

  1. You’re never given the best bike on these tours too- which makes it twice as dangerous!

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