Studies are published on a regular basis making claims that a person´s wine preference says something about their character and personality (their wine personality). This concept is not new, many organizations and parody websites have been capitalizing on this idea for years, however, they have been focusing on liquors and spirits. Recently those same sites have taken to the blogosphere to categorize us wine-drinkers...
Most Mendoza travelers get their fill as they travel through the wine region and enjoy winery tour after winery tour. Yet, as the return flight home inches closer there always seems to be a need for another bottle, or two…or six. Thankfully, downtown Mendoza City is heavily populated with vinotecas, wine shops of all shapes and sizes, each eager to send you home with...
Recently, Mendoza had the honor of receiving Dr. Liz Thach, Professor at Sonoma University and Master of Wine. With the help of the Fulbright Institute and the National University of Cuyo, Dr. Thach hosted a workshop with local wine industry professionals to discuss the twelve best practices in wine tourism. Here are the 12 areas she says are essential for wine regions to develop...
When it comes to wine looks, it´s usually the label that gets all the glory. But what about the bottle itself? Slender, tall, short, round – wine bottle shape is the culmination of many things: Culture, function & fashion. Most food packaging strategy comes down to a few simple principles: keep it safe, cost-effective and efficient to pack & ship. Wine bottles fail in...
The Thanksgiving table is often laden with everything from turkey and cranberry sauce to wild rice and pumpkin pie, which makes choosing the proper wine pairing a tricky feat. Wine is rarely one-size-fits all, but there are some guidelines you can follow when planning the beverage side of your Thanksgiving menu. With the Turkey taking center stage, looking for fruit-forward wines laced with juicy...