Picture this - you're sitting at the back seat of an SUV with the aircon on , it's end of summer, plains of dry earth greet the eyes on both sides of the road, and far in the horizon, you see Codillera de los Andes. Your driver excitedly tells you the snow capped mountain that juts out the tallest amongst its compadres is a dormant volcano. You lean in with interest as he adds, again excitedly, that soon you'll get to a place where you'll be lunching with a view of the vineyards and the same mountain range.
You must be asking what I was doing in the middle of nowhere. Ever in love with fine foods and breathtaking scenery, I couldn't resist braving this trip with my partner in crime to the far reaches of the wine country of Mendoza to sample the best of the area's local fare in an outrageously classy setting.
The place is called Andeluna. It's about a 90 minute drive from the center of Mendoza. You'll need to hire a car and driver to get there. Road signage can sometimes be unreliable.
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| Entrance, Andeluna |
Reservation is essential and the highlight is the 6 course meal prepared on site.
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| Inside Andeluna |
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| Vineyard and a view of the Andes |
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| Dessert for the day. Menu items will change according to seasonal produce. |
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| Chefs hard at work |
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I like your travel and tales entries. Keep it up.
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