Episode 12: From Wine Lover to Winemaker, with Michael Evans of The Vines of Mendoza
In this episode we talk about:
- Why Michael fell in love with Mendoza
- How he turned his dream of going from wine lover to winemaker a reality in Argentina
- What it’s really like to own a vineyard: the many details involved from farming to vinification to wine labels and exporting.
- How to get deeper into wine and really understand your own palate--translating taste.
- How The Vines has expanded to move into hospitality as one of the best hotels in Argentina and South America
- The Vines newest expansion and project that is taking owners around the world to craft wines
- Tips for exploring the Uco Valley along with a few favorite Argentine wines
Resources:
Uco’s Playground (Michael Evan’s own label of wines)