>> Dave's Travel Corner | Vines of Mendoza - May 2008

The Vines of Mendoza is a wine bar, wine tourist information center, and collective tasting room located in the heart of Mendoza Argentina, just around the block from the central Plaza de Armas park. This was the first collective wine shop in Mendoza and what a shop it is! They have two locations right next to each other - a well dressed gentleman in a suit will typically be standing outside. The first location is where they hold their wine tasting, classes, seminars, events and special vintner gatherings. They offer several flights at a spacious well lighted counter which contains light boxes so that you can view the coloration of the wine. Side rooms are for more intimate one one one tastings with your wine guide. They also offer an excellent class on how to describe and determine aromas of wines. One of your first stops in Mendoza should be here before you jump out into the local area wineries. Visit: www.vinesofmendoza.com