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Michelin Guide Mendoza 2026: The Top Winery Restaurants Awarded Stars
Mendoza cements its standing as South America's culinary wine capital with four Michelin Stars and three Green Stars awarded to vineyard dining rooms.
August 2026
Mendoza 2026 Harvest Report: Why High-Altitude Malbec Is Reaching Record Quality
Cool mountain nights, perfect diurnal swings, and zero late frosts have produced what winemakers hail as a benchmark year for Argentine red wines.
August 2026Argentines Are Drinking Less Wine Than Ever — Why That's Reshaping Malbec
Domestic consumption has hit an all-time low of ~15.7 litres per person and over 1,100 vineyards have closed — but the crisis is quietly pushing Malbec toward higher quality for export.
June 20, 2026
Argentine Malbec Sweeps Top Honors at 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards
For the third consecutive year, Argentine Malbec dominated the Decanter World Wine Awards — taking 4 Best in Show medals and 27 Platinum awards.
June 5, 2026Vendimia 2026: How an El Niño Year Reshaped Argentine Wine
The 2026 harvest in Mendoza was one of the most challenging — and potentially most interesting — vintages of the decade.
May 28, 2026
A New Map of Mendoza: Why the Catena Institute's Soil Study Could Reshape How We Buy Wine
The Catena Institute has released its most comprehensive soil map of Mendoza to date — 47 distinct soil units across the Uco Valley alone.
May 15, 2026
Champagne Sales Rebound in 2026 — But the Future Looks Different
After three years of declining shipments, the Champagne region returned to modest growth in the first quarter of 2026.
June 1, 2026
Vinitaly 2026: Argentine Wines Surprise European Trade
Vinitaly 2026 closed in Verona with record attendance — and a landmark year for the Argentine pavilion.
April 18, 2026