Why choose Robertson Wine Tour of South America

The reason for choosing us is very simple; we know what is expected from demanding and exacting European and American standards of service and quality. South America of course has 5 star international hotels, but this does not represent the norm here, our business is conducted very much on a word of mouth basis and providing we know your preferences and have a real understanding of the trip you want: That is exactly what we will provide for you

Ethos

The pursuit of really meaningful travel means getting under the skin of city or the country as quickly as you can. South America is a continent that is as diverse as any other on this planet: there are so many reasons to come to here. Robertson Wine Tours have decided to move away from a large Tour Service Provider and instead offer a completely unique Touring Service

Focus

We are primarily focus on Wine Regions but often our clients want to combine their wine touring with other attractions. Our aim is to build a program that suits the individual needs and wants of our clients. South America is an enormous continent, Argentina is huge as Chile is long as is Uruguay small. Bolivia impoverished but with the gentle and kind people. Brazil is the sleeping giant that has along way to go before it can say it is producing international Fine Wine

Our Approach

After initial contact has been made, generally our clients approach us with a general idea of where they want to visit and how many days. We contact the client by prior arrangement and gradually hone in what it is that would makes a total experience as opposed to a just a holiday. We can cater for every type of client. We are a small and specialist company but in addition to that we prefer to work at a civilized pace

Flights and Accommodation

Robertson Wine Tours are not currently involved in the international side of your flights due to both regulatory restrictions however we can recommend agents that we use and have found to be excellent. In practice we do liaise with your flight-booking agent to ensure 100% continuity. South America serviced by most of the major service providers. Domestic flights we always arrange for our clients as we can source the best prices. If you or your group prefers private air transport we again can arrange this

Our clients like to switch between a range of accommodations ranging from sleeping in a bodega to a private chalet on an estancia (estate) to 5 star international city or Resort Hotels. Robertson vast range of contacts enables us to perfect the choice without being linked to a certain Hotel group or Accommodation provider therefore never compromising your options

Culinary Tours

With the love of Wine invariably comes a passion for Food and not just eating. Many of our clients tend to combine a Wine Tour of South America with opportunities to learn about the exciting cuisine of our regions. We enjoy great relationships with numerous Chefs and Restaurants in Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Mendoza and Santiago. Cooking classes could be a short and informative lesson or we can really delve very deep into the cooking techniques and recipes that will give you a complete overview of the cuisines of this vast region. Argentina is famous for its beef and Chile for its seafood, but there is so much more to it than this. Remember that immigration to these countries has been from all sorts of European countries, the Spanish started arriving in the 16th century and peoples from Europe and virtually every other continent continue to arrive. If you couple this eclectic mix of people bringing their knowledge and dishes from home with the primary material found here and foods of Peru and other South American Countries and you have an amazing vibrancy in the food. Robertson Wine Tours pride itself in its knowledge of the Restaurant scene in all the countries we operate in. vegetarians need not be concerned either, 10 years ago yes the choice was not so interesting but now the range of dishes is limitless

Golf / Fishing / Cycling

We can offer you access to numerous Golf courses you do not need to bring your own clubs unless you feel you have to. There are international level courses and often accommodation can be arranged. There are a several Country Houses (Estancias) that have their own courses. The fishing season is generally September – May, certain areas are more temporal than others. All methods of fishing are practiced but fly-casting has become much more of the norm. Mountain river spots are in abundance and one can expect Rainbow, Brooke and Brown trout, Salmon and Dorado are listed among local favorites. Robertson use local experts in both the Cuyo and in Patagonia centered on Bariloche, Villa La Angostura and Rio Traful. Sometimes a week or two Touring these regions drinking and eating can take their toll on your waste line and its good to mix things up a little. Biking tours have become a huge phenomenon in the last 10 years and no more so in Argentina and Chile. This can range from a leisurely ride around the vineyards to some serious cycling in all types of terrain. If cycling is not your thing then walking or hiking or even horse riding are all on offer in all the regions. Please let us know your interests outside of Food and Wine

Wine Tours Highlights

Here we just want to give you an overview of just a few of the areas you may want to visit while you travel. The choice is endless needless to say. Most of our South American Wine Tours begin in Buenos Aires and finish in Santiago or vice versa

Wine Tours ARGENTINA

Mendoza

The capital of the province of the same name is found 1200 Kms (750 miles) west of Buenos Aires at the foot of the Andes: this compact and relaxed city offers every amenity to international travelers. Mendoza is home to 70% of Argentina’s fine wine vineyards. Not only is Mendoza the perfect place to be based while we take you on your journey in wine but the surrounding areas offer a host of different opportunities. The Uco Valley is just 1 hour south. San Juan to the north is only 2 and half hours

Perito Moreno Glacier

This is something everybody should see, like Milford Sound in New Zealand or the Grand Canyon in The U.S. Along with the Iguazu Falls this is the most impressive natural sight in Argentina. The park also houses 12 other glaciers and the magnificent peaks of Fitz-Roy and Cerro Torre. The glacier stretches 16 kilometers from the Patagonia ice field to Largo (lake) Argentina, where the 5 km wide ice wall rises 70 meters above you

Iguazu Falls

It has bigger volume of water falling than anywhere else in the world and is set in a rich tropical setting. Boat trips can be arranged and there are numerous walking trails. The Iguazu National Park is full of natural treasures, over 2000 plant spices, 400 bird varieties. The vegetation is sub tropical

Salta and Jujuy

This mountainous region of the North in the Andean foothills has some truly spectacular scenery, colonial architecture and far more evidence of indigenous culture. Salta is acclaimed as Argentina's best-preserved colonial town in fact it derives its name from the Indian word ’Sagta’ translated as ‘very beautiful one’. Tours to the Calchaqui Valleys and the Humahuaca Canyon are just a few highlights. Some outstanding wines are coming from Cafayate and the surrounding areas

San Juan

200 Kms north of Mendoza San Juan has over 300 bodegas. The climate is much warmer and dryer than Mendoza Wine Regions. White varieties such as Chardonnay, Semillón and Sauvignon are producing very Fine Wines as are Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. We only take guests on Wine Tour of San Juan who have plenty of time or who are involved in wine professionally

Uco Valley

Uco Valley is Just 50 Kms south which is commonly referred to as the Tunuyan region, which takes its name from the river running through the valley. Major European and Chilean investment has brought expertise and names such as Lurton, la Celia and Salentein and no Wine Tour of Mendoza would be complete with a one or two day Uco Valley Wine Tour

Wine Tours BRAZIL

As with Chile and Argentina Jesuit Missionaries were the Wine pioneers and there is evidence that they were planting on the left bank of the Uruguay River as early as 1550

Vale dos Vinhedos is perhaps the most interesting of the areas in Serra Gaúcha from a Wine Tourism perspective. Centered on Bento Gonçalves there are over 25 interesting wineries offering touristic options. If you are interested to know more on a Wine Tour in Brazil please contact us

Chile

The Wines of Chile of course are drawing lots of attention in the Global market, with good reason. A Wine Tour in Chile needs minimum 3 days with 7 days being ideal. Chilean Wine Tours, can take in the Wine making valleys of Aconcagua, Casablanca, Maipo, Colchagua and Cachapoal Valley. The amount of Chilean Wineries is vast and needless to say we work with all the Wineries that make not only great wine but also take their visitors seriously. We feel if you are going to take in the Wine Country of Mendoza then as you are really only one hours flight away then seeing Chiles Wine Regions makes a great deal of sense

Uruguay

This sleepy and very small country is relatively unknown we have some fantastic wines which we can introduce you to. If you haven't heard of the Tannat Varietal yet, you soon will, said to be Uruguay's emblem grape, A Wine Tour in Uruguay could range from 2-3 nights. We can show you Wines of Uruguay in just one day from Buenos Aires taking in Colonia De Sacramento and then presenting the best Wines of Uruguay at a Winery. We can take a Wine Tour in Uruguay, which could incorporate seeing Montevideo and the surrounding Wineries and Colonia and would need minimum 2 nights to do this wonderful country justice. If time is short we can introduce you to the Wines of Uruguay in just one day. Robertson Wine Tours have based our office and lived in Uruguay for over 3 years so are extremely well versed with the Wineries and Wines of Uruguay

Bolivia

Bolivia, a wine destination? Why not … when you realize how close Bolivia’s major Wine Region Tarija is to Salta in Argentina (just 230 miles), things start to make a little sense. With Salta’s Wines firmly positioned on the international map. Tarija, which we use as the base for a Bolivian Wine Tour has a population a little over 12.000 and sits 1.900 meters above sea level. There are approximately 2,500 hectares planted. Discover more about the Bolivian Pisco Singani

Please click here to see more detailed information on our recent experience in Bolivia

Customer Testimonials

• Tim put together an outstanding itinerary for our 17-day trip though Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. Blending his local knowledge of city attractions, hotels and restaurants with his extensive knowledge of the bodegas and their Wines, our trip exceeded all expectations

  Scot Martin
  Toronto, Canada. June 2010

• Our trip to Chile and Argentina was perfect. Your drivers were professional, friendly and had good language skills. It is apparent that you have many good contacts in the South American wine world. Your attention to detail and personalized service truly exceeded expectations meeting us personally at the airport from post- Tour activities, dining with us in BA, putting us on all the planes....... Truly a first class trip and I would recommend you to anyone!

  Spencer Youngblood
  Texas, USA, May 2010

• Tim helped us with so much more than just the wonderful tours of Mendoza Bodegas. As our interests are wide ranging, he was also able to line us up with a tour of artists’ homes and workshops that was the best ever, and horseback riding in the Uco Valley foothills of the Andes. What a wonderful trip!

  Mr Conrad and Ellen Masterson
  Texas. USA, September 2009

• Hi Tim, Karen is the best! I had a fantastic time with her. She made me feel really welcome in Chile by taking me out and introducing me to people, and I now have a nice little wine network thanks to Karen. Thanks so much for setting me up with her. I hope to be able to tour with her again in the future. Of course you can use this for a testimonial and I would be happy to recommend you on LinkedIn as well

  Melanie Friedman
  USA. January 2010

• I contacted Tim Robertson to organise some tasting's of Argentine wines while in Buenos Aires

  They have seriously knowledgeable Tour guides for sightseeing and the three tasting's they arranged for me at different venues were superb. Great service, totally reliable and extremely knowledgeable. I cannot recommend their service enough!

  Charles Smithson
  UK. June 2009

• Yes, overall we were very impressed and would certainly recommended you to anyone. Good pace, the choice of Wineries was very good everything flowed very well, If any of your prospective clients would like to talk to to us we would be more than willing to answer any questions they may have

  Nate Remely and Family
  USA. January 2010

• I wholeheartedly recommend Robertson Wine Tours for any Touring you might consider or recommend to other friends and clients for getting first rate visits and introductions to the Wines of Chile and Argentina. Thank you so much for all your kindness and efforts to assure us a wonderful and unforgettable trip. It truly was a great experience for all of us

  I hope we can see you some time in Napa if you will visit our area in the future. I will be pleased to provide a reference / testimonial for you and your services to friends and any of your potential clients as well

  Dr J. Aita
  USA. March 2006

• We are happy to provide a testimonial for you, We liked very much our tour with you in Chile, we wish we had more time to spend with you, next time we come to Argentina and we would like to stay more time. My husband and I thank you very much for making such a good holiday and please come and see us in Paris when ever you are close by

  Élisabeth Henrichon
  Paris. September 2008

• Touring the wineries of the Salta region of Argentina and in Uruguay with Tim Robertson, Director of Wine Tours was a marvelous experience. Tim's attention to details as well as his concern for the personal needs of his clients gave us a wonderfully customized Tour. His experienced palate and exceptional rapport with the top winemakers in each region made for an excellent journey. The high quality of the Wines was a revelation and the warmth of the Wine making families further enhanced the experience

  James and Penelope Shackelford
  Davis. Calif. Sept 2009

• Just a quick note to say yes we had a really superb time, I think you judged our tasted very well, I have to say for both me and Claire Salta province their Wineries were the highlight, what an amazing part of the World. We will of course come back, but lets see when that could be, Thank you introducing us to some of these very fine Wine Makers, we just loved spending time with Don Nestor and Luis Asmet and thank you very much for your skillful driving and patience. A great trip. All the best

  Michael and Claire Kirtley
  Florida. USA, March 2007

• We enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime Wine Touring experience with Robertson Wine Tours. Tim architected a great itinerary of world-class accommodations, unparalleled private Wine Tastings, and exceptional restaurant bookings. And he added numerous small personalized touches such as a private Wine Tastings, a hilarious, hands on cooking class with an amazing chef, and a two hour Tasting in the cellars of one of the most famous Winemakers in Argentina. If you want to learn about and experience South American wines, Robertson Wine Tours is absolutely the way to go

  Jordan Libit
  California, USA, March 2009

• My tour in Uruguay were the most memorable; maybe because Tim was my personal guide, but also because of the hospitality at each Winery.  It was fascinating to delve into the mind of the Winemakers/owners and their philosophies of winemaking.  I traveled alone on this trip and it was one of my favorite vacations to date.  I would hire Robertson Wine Tours again and highly recommend his services

  Tara Medely
  New York. Feb 2009

• Dear Tim and team, everything very much appreciated, I will totally recommend you to my friends and the Wine Society. Perhaps a little too much wine, Can that be possible? Well safely back to normality and just a few days back I already miss the Alfresco dining with the Andes in the background, and a wonderful Torrontes in the hand. I envy the lot of you. Good luck with the Season

  Jane Goodwin
  Toronto. November 2009

• We had the most wonderful time so it is all good!!

  We are probably going to Italy next year so would appreciate your advice on where to go in relation to vineyards - so will be in touch re this

  Best wishes for a healthy and prosperous 2009

  Suzanne and Rod Windrim
  New South Sales. Australia, December 2008

• My wife and myself would like to thank you for the great planning and organization of our 7-day trip to the Wine Regions. Thanks to your help and personal efforts everywhere where we stayed, the responsible people received us with a maximum of attention. We enjoyed very much the guided tours of the Wineries of O' Fournier, Carmelo Patti, Luigi Bosca. Of course the Tasting of those nectars will stay in our memories for a long time. The different overnight stays where a PARADISE on Earth!

  Mr. C. Von Boch
  Argentina. December 2005

• Tim thank you for everything, Piaspia says hello to you, great to get home to see the Children and thank you for a memorable trip

  Mr and Mrs Rafael Eganez.
  Caracas, Venezuela. October 2006

• We were very fortunate to settle on Tim Robertson of Robertson Wine Tours He did an exceptional job of putting together our trip that exceeded all our expectations and, even though he was out of the country at the time of our trip, he made an effort to kept in touch with us via email, making sure everything was going according to plan. I thank both Tim and Lorena for making our trip very special

  Bill Blair
  January 2009

• I found Tim Robertson and his staff to be extremely efficient. They provided me with all my travel needs whilst I was in Argentina. I loved my trip to Salta and the Wineries. Well recommended. I encourage everyone to drink Argentinean Wine, but so far the French are having none of it!

  Ms Marsali Leeming
  United Kingdom. July 2005
  

• For anyone wanting the best in a wine trip to South America...give RWT a buzz....they'll sort everything out for you...Tim takes away all the hiccups that most agents don't....i drank, ate, slept and like a king. i'll be using Tim again. next wine trip is to Italia. viva! 

  Gracias Muchachos 

  Simon Taylor
  London. March 2007

• We've just completed a 10 day Tour with Robertson Wine Tours and we would just like to express our thanks for such amazing service and coordination. Mendoza and Uruguay proved to be everything we had expected and I am sure that we choose very well when we decided to plan our trip with RWT. We highly recommend RWT and hope to travel again with them in the future

  Wolfram and Anna Weinkler 
  Frankfurt, Germany. Sept 2008

• From my first inquiry, Tim was responsive, professional, and forthright with his extensive knowledge.  We became immediate friends and it seemed we had known each other for years.  The Wine Tours were impeccably arranged to my outright tastes with accommodations for exploration. The lunches were fantastic and decadent.  Frankly, I did not expect such delicious cuisine

  Tara Medely
  New York. Feb 2009

• Mr. Robertson prepared an all-inclusive itinerary of Chile and Argentina, which was both thorough and professional. I would recommend Mr. Robertson and his company’s services without hesitation and wish you a very pleasant trip

  Mr S Hepburn
  Varese Italy. June 2008

• Yes, overall we were very impressed and would certainly recommended you to anyone. Good pace, the choice of wineries was very good everything flowed very well, If any of your prospective clients would like to talk to to us we would be more than willing to answer any questions they may have

  Nate Remely and Family
  Colombia/USA. January 2010

• We arrived back in Canada last evening.We had a wonderful experience in South America. Our visit to Mendoza was perfect. The full day trip to the mountains and the half day wine and lunch seemes a perfect mix for time in Mendoza

  Joanne and Forbes McLellan
  Canada. February 2010

• My wife and I traveled to Argentina for 10 days taking in Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Mendoza. We then spent 4 days in Chile and traveled on to see Easter Island. We would recommend Robertson Wine Tours to anyone wanting to travel in these regions. Excellent planning and communication throughout

  Mr & Mrs R Plumptre
  United Kingdom. June 2005

• Great work Robertson Wine Tours, thoroughly comprehensive tour of the Argentina’s Wine routes. First class choices and memorable Wines. The guided tasting with Eduardo at Carlos Pulenta was truly unforgettable

  Mr N Williamson
  Canada. March 2006
  

• Dear Tim and staff, thank you for arranging such our trip for us, the guiding was of an excellent level. The Winemakers and staff everywhere you choose are very friendly and helpful. We are going home to start our diets. Good work and best of luck for the company

  Mr R Garcia Ramirez
  Spain. November 2004
  

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