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| Special Winter Program - Casablanca & San Antonio Valleys - Overnight at Matetic Vineyards |
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What better way to start or end your Chilean skiing experience than with a trip to Chile's world-renowned coastal wine country! Chile’s move toward cool-climate viticulture began 25 years ago when innovative winemakers dared to plant in the coastal Casablanca and San Antonio regions. The valleys are now world-famous for their technology and commitment to terroir, producing some of Chile’s best white wines and cool-climate reds.
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Departure Dates: Tuesdays & Fridays throughout ski season
Price Per Person: $575 double occupancy (must travel prior to August 31, 2012)
Price Includes:
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• Private transportation in comfortable, private vehicle
• Professional, bilingual guide
• Three (3) private winery tours & tastings
• One (1) night Full Board accommodation in Matetic Vineyards
• Meals as detailed in itinerary
• Optional outdoor activity at Matetic (biking or horseback riding)
• Map of Chilean wine regions
• Bottled mineral water
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| Coastal Winemaking at its Finest - Itinerary |
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Day 1: The San Antonio Valley
Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your Santiago hotel for a 9:00am departure, heading 90 west to the coast, and arriving at Viña Casa Marín. Founded in 2000 by Chile’s first vineyard owner, Maria Luz Marín, Casa Marín has been described as one of the “most daring and innovative” vineyards in the country. Its outstanding wines have received many well-deserved awards including Best Sauvignon Blanc in the world at the Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc World Concourse in 2010. In the same year it was also named Winery of the Year by industry association Wines of Chile in 2010. Casa Marín is Chile’s closest vineyard to the coast, situated just 2.5 miles (4km) from the Pacific shoreline. You will enjoy a tour of the bodega and vineyards, followed by a tasting of some of Casa Marin’s distinctive wines.
Next, you’ll head the short distance to beautiful property at Matetic Vineyards. A state-of-the-art winemaking facility, Matetic incorporates organic agricultural practices and an architecture which optimizes vinification. In August of 2011, Wine & Spirits magazine once again selected Matetic among its 100 Top Wineries in the World and has been called a “great ambassador” for Chilean wine on the world stage.
You’ll check in to your rooms in the historic casona and enjoy a food & wine pairing lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll have a private tour of the winemaking facilities and tasting of wines from their EQ line. The rest of the evening is free to enjoy the verdant gardens, learn to make a traditional pisco sour, or explore the vineyards on horseback or bikes. Dinner this evening is in Matetic’s Equilibrio Restaurant.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
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"...the winery selections were the key to our trip's success."
Austin George, Trip Leader, Chile & Argentina Wine Tour 2006
International Wine & Food Society of Baltimore
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“Brian, I want you to know that we are telling EVERYONE we know that they need to use your services when they travel to Chile. We could not have been happier.”
Angie Parker
Prescott Valley, AZ
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Day 2: The Casablanca Valley
Following a leisurely breakfast, you will depart Matetic and head for the Casablanca Valley, where you will visit the esteemed Loma Larga Vineyards. Named “Winery of the Year 2011” by Wine & Spirits magazine, Loma Larga continues to represent the best of the Casablanca Valley. Loma Larga sets the bar for quality cold-climate red wines with several award winners and consistent 90+ point ratings by such prestigious publications as Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. You will enjoy a private tour of the winemaking facilities and wine tasting. Following your tour, you will be transported back to Santiago.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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| To make a reservation call in US to 802-904- 6798, us or use our convenient reservation form. |
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