As a Pennsylvania, USA native, I tend to be an autumnal snob. Pennsylvania boasts some of the most expansive forests and incredible colors in the Fall that most places pale in comparison, but not Mendoza. As much as I love my Pennsylvanian autumns, a perfectly warm day followed by a perfectly cool night is something I seem to only find in Mendoza. Imagine the...

Malbec World Day 2015 When you think of malbec wine, what comes to mind? Do adjectives such as robust, flavorful, acidic or dynamic come to mind? Or do foods such as beef, lamb, or rabbit come to mind? Though the responses may differ, it is pretty clear that one wine-producing region definitely comes to mind: Mendoza.  Often times other regions such as Bordeaux, Italy,...

History, architecture, grandeur, and fine wines are all things one can find at Benegas winery. The arrival is off-putting as the entire facility is hidden behind a large cement wall. From the street one could pass by and never know what they are missing. From one of the oldest producing wine families in Argentina, Benegas winery is certainly a Mendoza must-see. After the deceiving...

Every year Mendoza comes alive in a way that is difficult to explain in words. Towards the end of summer (end of February beginning of March) the annual harvest festival, known as the Vendimia, begins. The Vendimia is an exciting time meant to celebrate an entire year of hard work and a labor of love. The fruits of that labor, the grapes, are the...

Is adventure what drives you? Is it what motivates you to travel? If so Mendoza, Argentina is soon to become a premiere adventure-packed vacation destination. Mendoza is already well known for its rich mix of travel options whether it be adventure or leisure, but something big is coming and we think our sports and adrenaline junkies are going to love it. At the beginning...