点评:Having heard Aruba had a winery after our 2024 visit, we made it a point to book a tour. The tour started on time and led us through a path, which was surrounded by natural landscaping of cactus, thorny bushes and glimpses of spectacular views. The path was typical for this side of the island, hard and rocks protruding every now and then. This led around and opened up to see nice views of the ocean and into the cultivated part of the winery. The views got better and better. All the while our tour guide provided history, facts, and fun. After walking through the grape vines, we were introduced to sugar cane and provided a piece to literally chew on. Then into the distillery building where their Red Star Aruba rum is made. We were given a sample of a run drink, which was very sweet to me. I had wished to simply taste just rum, not in a drink - but it was a nice touch to get a run drink. We then headed into the tasting area, where Sommelier Hubert was waiting for us with a flight of four wines. One white, one rose, one red, and on port'ish. We were also provided a charcuterie board, with various cheeses, chocolate, fig, nuts, chorizo, and salami. Hubert led us through the varieties and paired us accordingly with the various charcuterie items. You then have a chance to buy any of the products, along with some clothing items, etc. They have a small menu of empanadas or dessert, while you sit on the deck and take in the beautiful views. You get to see the Alto Vista Chapel and in the distance the California Lighthouse. We thoroughly enjoyed our time. Tour took about 1.5hrs and then we hung for another hour.
翻译:在我们 2024 年访问阿鲁巴岛后,听说那里有一家酿酒厂,所以我们特意预订了一次旅游。旅游准时开始,带我们穿过一条小路,小路周围是仙人掌、带刺灌木丛的自然景观,还有壮观的景色。这条小路是岛上这边的典型道路,坚硬,不时有岩石突出。这条小路绕了一圈,可以看到美丽的海景和酿酒厂的种植区。景色越来越好。我们的导游一直在讲解历史、事实和乐趣。穿过葡萄藤后,我们被介绍给甘蔗,并给了我们一块可以咀嚼的甘蔗。然后进入酿酒厂大楼,他们的红星阿鲁巴朗姆酒就是在这里生产的。我们得到了一杯朗姆酒的样品,我觉得很甜。我本来希望只尝朗姆酒,而不是喝饮料——但喝一杯朗姆酒是一种很好的体验。然后我们前往品酒区,侍酒师休伯特正拿着四款葡萄酒等着我们。一瓶白葡萄酒、一瓶玫瑰红葡萄酒、一瓶红葡萄酒和一瓶波特酒。我们还得到了一份熟食拼盘,上面有各种奶酪、巧克力、无花果、坚果、西班牙辣香肠和萨拉米香肠。休伯特带我们参观了各种熟食,并根据我们的喜好为我们搭配了各种熟食。然后,您可以购买任何产品,以及一些衣物等。他们有一份小菜单,上面有馅饼或甜点,您可以坐在甲板上欣赏美丽的景色。您可以看到 Alto Vista 教堂和远处的加利福尼亚灯塔。我们非常享受这段时光。游览大约持续了 1.5 小时,然后我们又逗留了一个小时。