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...
The aesthetic changes you can see in Mendoza during the Vendimia are abundant and impossible to miss. Attention to detail is uncanny in the small and large changes made in order to make the city as festive as possible. What changes are there? Are they noticeable and worthwhile? We think so! Imagine being a tourist in Mendoza during the Vendimia and getting into a...
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...
Valentine´s Day is an important day in the United States and is celebrated worldwide. Whether one celebrates it or not, it is undeniably popular and gains more and more momentum every year. The legends behind the day´s celebrationsare numerous and most refer to ancient times that make them impossible to prove. It is said, for example, that Valentine´s Day is celebrated on the day...
There is a certain architecture to wine. The layering of soft aromas and subtle flavors, the strength of its tannins, the interplay of these notes on the palette all serve to construct the story of the wine and its particular identity. But there is another kind of architecture present in the world of wine, one that deserves equal consideration in the conversation. As Mendoza...
For those of us from the United States, Super Bowl Sunday is a day that is virtually impossible to ignore. We have all been to, or at least been invited to, Super Bowl parties every year and if your local team is one of the lucky opponents, that guarantees the parties will just be even bigger. Like football and the halftime show on Super...
Some activities certainly give way for solitary participation, but we know without a doubt (thanks to the century-old saying) that it takes two to tango. The tango is a type of dance that came to be in the late 1800´s in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The exact origin of the music and rhythm is widely disputed, but many sources credit African...
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...
Clos de Chacras, one of Mendoza’s most historic wineries, is located in Chacras de Coria, an affluent suburb of Mendoza City located just 15 minutes from the downtown area. The winery was constructed in 1921 and has been restored over the years to accommodate modern winemaking equipment and needs. Even in the wake of the renovations, the winery has maintained its historic charm and...