It is a truth universally acknowledged that Argentine vegetarians are few and far between. They can´t saunter up to the smoking grill and enjoy the heady aroma of salted meat. They can´t partake in the ham and cheese croissants/ sandwiches/ quiches/ pizzas/ empanadas that populate nearly every menu. “So what exactly is the point?” wonder the locals, as they bite into a chunk of...
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...
Selecting wine off a menu can be a harrowing experience, even in your native language. But come to Mendoza and find yourself in a sea of borderline bilingual waiters and it’s easy to become quickly overwhelmed. Thankfully, we’ve got some tips to help you navigate the wine list, wield the language, and wind up with a wine you can both enjoy and afford, the...
The van came to collect us at 9 AM. Tossing a bottle of sunscreen and a pair of shades into my purse, we ran out the door. For a short while the bus wove through Mendoza City, scooping up additional adventurers, and two hours later we arrived at the adventure activities base in Potrerillos. The base is located on the bluffs of the Mendoza...