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Argentina’s most exclusive foodie escape debuts in Mendoza wine country

This private Mendoza retreat blends wine, wellness, and food

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SB WINEMAKER’S HOUSE & SPA SUITES

SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites, a luxury boutique hotel created by female winemaker Susan Balbo and her daughter Ana, is now offering the ultimate foodie escape in Argentina’s Mendoza wine country. Coined “The Winemaker’s Foodie Tour Takeover”, this unique experience offers groups of up to 14 guests the chance to enjoy exclusive access to the property through an immersive gastronomic experience. From intimate cooking classes to farm-to-table experiences, this one-of-a-kind experience includes exclusive partnerships with local chefs and producers for a true foodie’s paradise.

The Winemaker’s Foodie Tour Takeover redfines culinary travel by eliminating typical constraints of shared dining reservations and crowded cooking classes. Instead, guests experience a four-day takeover that is carefully curated to their needs, featuring gastronomic adventures that focus on Mendoza’s unique culinary landscape. The experience also includes a personal chef and host throughout, led by Chef Flavia Amad. A few of the many culinary adventures guests can expect in this 4-day foodie escape include:

  • Specialized Yerba Mate spa treatment
  • Full day of custom wine experience with curated itineraries
  • Green winery tours that are committed to sustainable practices
  • Signature culinary experiences like a Spirited Asado Workshop, which includes Argentine grilling techniques and local spirits
  • An intimate dinner at the hotel’s La VidA restaurant featuring haute cuisine from an open kitchen with tea pairings or signature wine selections.
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The complete tour (including accommodations for four nights in 7 spa suites, personal chef, wellness treatments, and curated gastronomic experiences costs $54,300 for up to 14 guests. Guests interested in exploring this unique culinary adventure must provide at least two months’ advanced notice.

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