THE VINEYARD AT THE END OF THE WORLD

For generations, Argentine wine was reputed to be bad: oxidized, unpleasant in taste, and often blended with a lower-class French grape variety called Malbec. But then, in 2001, a Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec blend outperformed all competitors in a blind tasting test featuring the best from Napa and Bordeaux. Today, Argentina and its iconic wine are on the tip of every savvy traveler's tongue. The Vineyard at the End of the World explores how this happened.