Additional information
by Michael C. Higgins Phd (Author)
Attention Wine Enthusiasts & Travel Lovers!
This beautiful book is full of stunning scenic views, amazing travel tips, and of course only the best information on the most amazing wines from Argentina. This is the guide you have been looking for to help you with your travel plans to Argentina and your wine purchases from the region.
The book is a beautiful coffee-table quality book that is also a detailed travel guide. Packed with spectacular photography, entertaining stories and a very educational journey into exploring Argentina, with top-chef food and wine adventures in Buenos Aires, including Tango! Thirteen weeks in Argentina, three years researching, all during harvest time, working with people who are at the forefront of wine and wine hospitality... researching, writing, designing, and producing this spectacular book.
This is a one-of-a-kind insider's guide to Argentina's wine regions like never seen before. If you have any interest in Argentina wines, Malbec or other varietals, and especially if you want to travel to Argentina, this book is exactly what you need. This book details all the information you need to travel to Argentina's Wine Regions: names, addresses, phone numbers, websites, email addresses, languages spoken, and more... of the wineries, hotels, restaurants and other culinary opportunities and numerous outdoor activities. Maps of all the regions are included. Winemakers, agronomists, oenologists, sommeliers, chefs, and more, are included throughout the book.
With each winery is Michael's personal "Favorite Pick" of the best wine, along with the entire line-up of wines they offer. This book is written for both the beginning wine lover and the advanced wine professional. Even if you did not drink wine, this book offers a variety of extraordinary experiences in culinary, cultural, romantic, and outdoor adventures. The book starts at the basics of winemaking and the basics of what makes Argentina special in the wine world. And for the experienced professional, this book digs deep into the micro-appellations and sub-regions and their special characteristics. Innovative and cutting-edge oenologist provide their insight into making unique and spectacular wines.
Exploring Wine Regions - Argentina is 352 full-color pages of education into a culinary, agricultural and interesting journey through Argentina. Over 550 spectacular photographic images! This first edition explores Argentina's top three wine regions of Mendoza, Salta and Patagonia. You can also purchase the eBook Travel Edition on Amazon. For more information about our books and other travel opportunities, please visit our website at ExploringWineRegions.com.
Author Biography
For more than 20 years, author, photographer, and wine expert Michael C. Higgins, has been the publisher of Flying Adventures Magazine, a lifestyle travel magazine for those who own and travel on private airplanes who are also food and wine connoisseurs. When it comes to wine, Higgins has virtually done it all: from working in vineyards, pruning vines, and picking grapes, to making wine alongside famous winemakers and vintners, making his own wine, and participating in blind tastings and food/wine pairings with celebrity chefs. As a result, Higgins has tasted some of the finest wines ever produced and seeks to share his extensive knowledge with others. Higgins has a BA in commercial art, an MBA, and a PhD in business administration. He lives in Pasadena, California.
