– We begin in Santiago, where Members are welcomed by a 67 host and our tour guide Cindy-Marie Harvey, before travelling south to the Curicó Valley. Our first visit is to Miguel Torres, one of wine’s earliest international arrivals in Chile. Over lunch at the estate, we explore a range of wines, including expressions of the historic País grape variety.
– Following lunch, we continue to Santa Cruz in the Colchagua Valley, where we check in for a two-night stay at the Santa Cruz Plaza. Set on the town’s central square, the hotel offers a well-located and comfortable base from which to explore one of Chile’s most important wine regions.
– In the evening, we dine at the hotel, where a menu of classic Chilean dishes is paired with a selection of wines specially chosen to provide an overview of the country’s winemaking landscape.

– We begin the day with a journey to Apalta, the highly regarded sub-region of Colchagua, where we visit Neyen estate for a tasting of its Cabernet and Carmenère-based wines and get a close-up view of their regenerative farming practices.
– We then continue to the renowned Montes, one of South America’s most dynamic estates, producing some of Chile’s ultra-premium wines. A tasting of its range, including the flagship cuvées, is followed by a relaxed vineyard lunch.
– The afternoon is at leisure in Santa Cruz, with time to unwind, before an evening visit to Clos Apalta, the acclaimed boutique estate founded by the Lapostolle family, to taste its range of Bordeaux-inspired blends over an intimate dinner.

– After breakfast, we depart for Cono Sur, a forward-thinking producer recognised for its commitment to sustainability and site-specific expression. Following a vineyard tour and tasting, we enjoy lunch at the estate.
– We then continue north to Isla de Maipo, where we stay at the private estate of Viña Tarapacá, set between the foothills of the Andes and the Maipo River. The evening begins with an aperitif of traditional-method sparkling wine, followed by dinner with matching wines, taken overlooking the gardens.

– We travel west towards the coast to the San Antonio Valley, where we visit the boutique estate Casa Marin, founded by María Luz Marín who has since been joined by her son, Felipe, as winemaker. Located just 5km from the Pacific, the vineyards benefit from maritime influence, producing mineral-driven wines of notable salinity. Over lunch at the estate, we’ll explore key varieties including Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer, each reflecting the site’s distinctive microclimate.
– Returning to Tarapacá, the afternoon is at leisure before we reconvene for a blending session, offering the opportunity to create your own wine.
– The day concludes with a relaxed barbecue on the estate, with the possibility of viewing the Southern Cross as night falls.

– We transfer to Santiago Airport for our flight across the Andes to Mendoza, Argentina. On arrival, we continue to the Uco Valley, the Mendoza sub-region known for yielding its highest-quality wines.
– Our first visit is to Piedra Negra, the high-altitude project of Bordelais vigneron François Lurton, in Los Chacayes, where we will enjoy a private tasting discovering precise expressions of Malbec and Cabernet, alongside the aromatic white, Torrontés.
– We continue to check in at our hotel for two nights – Casa de Uco, a working winery and a retreat set within its own high-altitude vineyards. Following a vineyard visit, the evening takes a more informal turn with an empanada-making session, before dinner paired with wines from the surrounding valley.

– The day begins at Zuccardi, one of Argentina’s most compelling producers, now led by the third generation, Sebastián Zuccardi. Members will have the opportunity to discover a broad range of wines followed by lunch at the estate.
– The afternoon is at leisure before dinner at Siete Fuegos, the flagship open-fire cooking concept designed by Francis Mallmann, one of South America’s most reputed chefs.

– Our morning visit is to Salentein, home to some of the highest planted vineyards in the world, reaching as far as 1,700 metres above sea level, where we’ll enjoy a relaxed lunch.
– We then continue to Mendoza for a two-night stay at the Park Hyatt, Mendoza, centrally located and well positioned for exploring the city.
– In the evening, we are joined by Amanda Barnes MW who will pick out a selection of Argentine wines over an intimate dinner. An accomplished writer, presenter, consultant, and friend of the Club, she is also the award-winning author of The South America Wine Guide. Based in Mendoza since 2009, she is widely recognised as a leading authority on the region’s wines. A regular contributor to Decanter, JancisRobinson.com and The World of Fine Wine, Amanda is known for her voice across the industry. She was also named Best All-Round Wine Communicator at the 2024 67 Global Wine Communicator Awards.

– On our penultimate day in Argentina, we begin at Bodegas Cassone, a family-run estate working with old vines located in one of Mendoza’s most historic sub-regions, Luján de Cuyo.
– We then continue to Catena Zapata, the pioneering producer whose high-altitude vineyards have helped define Argentina’s global reputation. A tasting is followed by lunch at the estate, before we enjoy a relaxed evening at leisure, back in Mendoza.

– Our final visit of the main journey is to Susana Balbo Wines. Argentina’s first female winemaker, Susana has played a defining role in elevating Torrontés on the international stage, alongside a broader range of contemporary wines explored during our tasting.
– Following the tasting, the main tour concludes with transfers to Mendoza Airport.

– After the Susana Balbo Wines tasting, we fly from Mendoza to Buenos Aires, before a private transfer to the Meliá Recoleta Plaza hotel.
– The evening is free, allowing for some well-deserved rest and relaxation between tours. Our host can provide a curated list of recommended restaurants in Buenos Aires on request. While the city is famed for its steak houses, it also boasts an impressive selection of fine dining restaurants.

– We depart Buenos Aires by fast ferry, crossing the Río de la Plata to Uruguay, arriving in the atmospheric Colonia del Sacramento. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, its Barrio Histórico offers a blend of Portuguese and Spanish colonial influences with sweeping river views where Members will be introduced to the region’s history via a guided walk, followed by a late lunch.
– In the afternoon, we continue by private coach to Montevideo, arriving at Hotel Costanero along the Rambla – the city’s waterfront promenade – before reconvening in the evening for a tasting showcasing Uruguay’s key regions, accompanied by local cheeses and charcuterie.

– This morning, we head into the Canelones region to the family-run estate Pisano. Here, we taste Tannat across a spectrum of styles, from structured, age-worthy bottlings to more lifted interpretations, including late-harvest expressions.
– We continue to Bodega Juanicó, one of the most respected estates in Uruguay, now under the stewardship of the Deicas family, for a tasting and relaxed lunch. With origins dating back to the 18th century, the estate today produces a range of wines spanning both classic and lesser-seen varieties, from Tannat and Cabernet Sauvignon to Cabernet Franc and Marselan, along with Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris.
– We return to Montevideo, enjoying an afternoon at leisure – an opportunity to explore the Ciudad Vieja (old town) or browse local wine bars.
– In the evening, we gather for dinner at one of the city’s leading restaurants, paired with a range of Uruguayan wines – from coastal Albariño to Syrah and Pinot Noir from the country’s cooler western zones.

– Our final morning takes us to Bodega Bouza, where we begin with a visit to the estate’s classic car collection, followed by a tasting of its wines and a farewell lunch.
– In the afternoon, we transfer to Montevideo Airport, where the extension concludes.