





New World Wine Tour: Argentina with Howard Soon
Nov 06-15, 2022
10 days | Argentina | alumni UBC Travel Club

What’s included: Arrival transfer in Mendoza; accommodation in double occupancy; breakfast daily; six lunches with wine; seven dinners with wine; transportation by right-sized private vehicle; flight from Mendoza to Salta; activities and entrance fees; tastings at all wineries; taxes and gratuities; presentations by Howard Soon; fully escorted by Howard Soon and our Argentine tour manager
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Itinerary at a Glance
Day | Activity |
1 | Meet in Mendoza, welcome dinner |
2 | Mendoza Central Valley tasting experience begins at one of the pinnacles of Argentine wine makers: Mendel Wines. Later, Finca Decero |
3 | Nicolas Catena’s state of the art winery Catena Zapata in Uco Valley. Later, La Azul |
4 | Tasting full body Premium Malbecs at Cuvelier de los Andes and enjoying exquisite local favourites at Monteviejo Winery |
5 | Fly to Salta, tour the highlights and the High Altitude Archaeological Museum |
6 | Scenic drive across Quebrada de las Conchas to Cafayate, visit Bodega Piattelli |
7 | Visit El Porvenir Hacienda & Vineyards and Bodega San Pedro de Yacochuya |
8 | Drive north through the Calchaquí Valleys to Donald Hess’ estate Hacienda Colomé |
9 | Visit the Colomé winery, farewell dinner |
10 | Scenic drive back to Salta, flights home |
Your Tour Leader

UBC alumnus Howard Soon is the longest serving winemaker in Canada, creating 37 consecutive vintages and winning countless awards for his winemaking. As the head winemaker at Sandhill from 1997 to 2017, his collaborative relationships with growers and non-interventionist approach have consistently led to award-winning, single vineyard wines. In 2019, Howard was named a member of the Order of Canada (C.M.) for his influence on the wine industry.
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What’s included: Arrival transfer in Mendoza; accommodation in double occupancy; breakfast daily; six lunches with wine; seven dinners with wine; transportation by right-sized private vehicle; flight from Mendoza to Salta; activities and entrance fees; tastings at all wineries; taxes and gratuities; presentations by Howard Soon; fully escorted by Howard Soon and our Argentine tour manager