Molly at Bodega Catena Zapata

Mendoza - 1st night and 2nd day

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November 8th 2006
The first night in Mendoza, we went to 1884 Francis Mallman for dinner, located in the Bodega Escorihuela. The place was stunning - old architecture and what must have been 30 foot ceilings. The bar was so inviting that we decided to stop there for some champagne even though our table was ready. Surprisingly enough, we sat next to a man from Kentucky, so it was nice to hear a familiar southern ... read more

South America » Argentina » Mendoza

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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... ... read more