Mendoza is a paradise, especially on a budget

Everyone is very friendly, and the wine pours are generous. Tastings basically give you unlimited wine, they’ll keep pouring. I’ve never been to Napa (other than as a kid while my parents enjoyed themselves, but I imagine (and from what I’ve heard on here) they’re more stingy. I couldn’t get the Catena Zapata reservation (even checking 3 months prior) but so far we’ve been to Casa Vigil (El Enemigo – wow what a four hour lunch, pricey but basically unlimited wine 3 course Michelin meal), and Vistalba, going to Legarde tomorrow. Wine lunches are very long here, 3-4 hours. Stayed at Casa Agostino (budget option, but still super nice, very strong room AC, 30% restaurant discount if staying on property, basically private pool. The Restaurant (Italian-Argentinian) would say was very close to el Enemigo, at 1/4 the cost). Pictured is Chozos Resort, a little more expensive than Agostino ($300 a night) but still much cheaper than the more advertised resorts. Adjacent to Catena Zapata, so how different can the wine be :D. Get a driver, paid $25 an hour for ours, nice Mercedes. So glad I opted to stay at wineries and not the city proper. What a paradise. Happy to answer any questions, and support this wine region.