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Visiting the wine country Mendoza, Argentina March, 2012. Banner at the anti-mine protest: Water is worth more than gold. Gauchos along the Carrusel parade route. Vendimia floats celebrate the grape harvest. Tenedor Libre , Mendoza. Tunnel and railroad tracks in the Andes—no longer in use.
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Banner at the anti-mine protest: Water is worth more than gold.
The second of the three mountain ranges heading toward the summit, Mount Aconcágua
The various minerals cause the mountains to appear in shades of red, green and yellow.
In the Museo del Vinos. Old barrels used in the Bodega La Rural.
Tour guide explaining how the grapes are processed. Bodega El Lopez
Good people, good food, good wine, and good conversation—all the ingredients needed for a terrific lunch!