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...
On Saturday, March 15, Mendoza hosted its second edition of the Green Market in San Martin Park – a small fair that gathers together local businesses with an eco-friendly edge. The fair hosted numerous stands selling delicious bites to eat (such as vegan, vegetarian, organic, and local culinary creations), yoga classes, healthy cooking workshops, live music, and art classes for small children. In a...
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...
Rounding the corner of Patricias Mendocinas and Gutiérrez streets, a flicker of color catches your eye. There´s something peculiar about the house on the corner – something that tugs at the corners of your curiosity, and entices you to walk through the front door. Every room of what once had been a lavish home belonging to one of Mendoza´s most prestigious families, is now...