Since 2005 The Vines of Mendoza has shared tips and inside information with our friends and family that visit Mendoza. The wineries and restaurants here are the places we eat, drink and enjoy ourselves -- special spots we have enjoyed over the past eight years. Many of them won't be listed in a travel book or website.

The items we've marked as Essential Experiences are fabulous, sometimes seemingly hidden spots for you to enjoy, and none of them have paid to be included. They are the best of the best - our top picks for locations to eat, drink, stay, or simply enjoy Mendoza's culture. You can find them marked on the site by a white grape cluster in an orange square (insert sample graphic here).

We want you to see the best of Mendoza - the greatest wines, most authentic restaurants, and thrilling adventures in the Andes.