Where to Stay

Park Hyatt Mendoza On the outside, a colonial palace; on the inside, all minimalist chic. The restaurant has a very good local wine list (Chile 1124; 011-54-261-441-1234).

Where to Eat

1884 Chef Francis Mallmann owns Mendoza's only world famous restaurant, serving empanadas, pizza and roasted goat. Bonus: The new Caro winery is next door (Belgrano 1188, Godoy Cruz; 011-54-261-424-2698).

Where to Taste

Achával-Ferrer Bodegas Though the winery is a bit rustic, its wines are sleek and stylish. Appointments necessary (011-54-9351-403-9281).

Bodega Catena Zapata This modern winery, built to resemble a Mayan temple, is a Mendoza standard-bearer (011-54-261-490-0214).

Bodega Terrazas de Los Andes Great old-vine Malbec, a top Malbec blend (Cheval des Andes) and a lovely guest-house (011-54-261-488-0704).