A Backyard Gathering
As summer approaches, we find ourselves relaxing together with neighbors and friends in our backyard, enjoying good company, good food and good wine. The evenings slow down just a bit as the sunlight lingers just a bit longer. We find inspiration for these backyard gatherings from our days spent with family in Argentina. There, hosting a backyard gathering is a weekly, if not daily ritual.
New Season, New Wine!
Wine lovers, we are so excited to announce the release of a brand new wine: Our Malbec Rosé! Bright and elegant, this wine will leave your tastebuds tingling and your mouth begging for more. We are finally on board the #roseallday train!
Harvest: Time for Celebration
March is a very exciting time in Mendoza. Last week, harvest officially kicked off with one of the biggest festivals in Argentina, the Fiesta de la Vendemia. At our vineyard in Uco Valley, we have begun harvesting grapes for the 2019 vintage!
Malbec: A Love Story
In 1912, Primo Meschini left San Severino, Italy in search of a better life. He had heard of the unmatched beauty of the Andes mountains, coming with his aunt and uncle, he joined the wave of Italians emigrating to Argentina. This is where the love story begins . .
An Argentine Holiday Meal
As the holidays draw near, we gather with family and friends to celebrate the season. While evenings usually turn to Malbec with our meal, we start (and sometimes end) with a bottle of Famiglia Meschini Torrontés. Read on to learn how to make a quince tart to pair with this fabulous wine!
Chardonnay + Milanesas: an Argentine Tradition
As Summer in Minnesota comes to an end and our kids head back to school, dormant vines are beginning to wake up from winter in Mendoza. The official first day of Spring in Mendoza is...
World Cup Newsletter
Though you are probably a fan of Argentine wines, you may not (yet) be a fan of Argentine soccer. We’d like to take time during this year’s World Cup to share a little about the team that is so loved and rooted in the Argentine culture...
Summer is Torrontés Time
Once believed to originate from Spain, Torrontés is proven to be indigenous to Argentina and truly a grape of the people. Though enjoyed by the locals for hundreds of years, this tasty grape wasn’t exported to the U.S. until recently...