Photo by Joel Ross Studios
a message from tina jones
Before I visited Argentina , I confess that I did not know quite what to expect . But in a beautiful restaurant in elegant Mendoza , when the Argentine Malbec poured out , and our steak came to the table , spilling over the edges of its stylish wood serving board , I knew I was in a unique and special place .
The towns and cities of Argentina have an exciting air about them ; an authentic feel that recalls their European links and celebrates their own culture with flair . The wine culture is particularly exciting : the quality is high , the passion for it is intense , and the excitement is real .
I found Mendoza especially captivating , with its vibrant streets , cafés , and fine restaurants — each seemed better than the last one we had visited ! The city has an amazing network of aqueducts , inherited from the indigenous peoples of Argentina . The flowing water creates a lush , green city . Strolling the streets , seeing the water running in aqueducts below the sidewalks , and looking up to the white peaks of the Andes in the distance was an experience I can barely explain in words . But I can easily say that Mendoza is one of my top five choices in the world for a return visit !
I invite you to tour this issue of The Cellar Door . Mike Muirhead and Gary Hewitt take us on a day trip up the Andes ; Andrea Eby explores some of Argentina ’ s signature wine styles ; and Sylvia Jansen speaks with renowned Argentine winemaker , Laura Catena . These are just a few of the experiences in store for you — please explore every page !
I also invite you to be part of another Banville & Jones first ! CornerVine is a new online feature that allows you to see our inventory of wines , track your own purchases in a private platform , and share your comments with the friends you select ! As you explore Argentina , please continue to explore with CornerVine at http :// banvilleandjones . cornervine . com !
Tina Jones
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