Mendoza, Argentina

Rudy Maxa broadens his horizons — and those of his audience — in this 13-part series. Rudy offers his sophisticated take on a destination’s history, culture, architecture, politics and cuisine, while also turning a journalistic eye to the people and lifestyles of Russia, Estonia, Turkey, India, Argentina, Japan and Thailand.

Mendoza, Argentina

Season 1 Episode 111 | 26m 46s | CC

The heart of Argentine wine country is nestled in a valley beneath the snow-capped Andes. Glacial runoff from the mountain range feeds the miles of vineyards that blanket the lowlands. Rudy meets winemakers whose Malbecs are shaking up the world’s wine market. A lunch prepared by gauchos in the middle of a vineyard is a reminder that cowboy life is very much alive in this stunning region.

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