Category Archives: culture

Subte Vendors

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Bradley

I love meeting guests at our fun wine tasting in Buenos Aires.  It is fun to hear their stories about traveling and the things that have surprised them about Argentina.  Last week at one of our wine tastings, one of our guests … Continue reading →

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Weekly Wine News Report – August 14th

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Alan

The Coolist:  A pictorial of 30 amazing wine labels. WineSur:  Is Light Drinking OK During Pregnancy?  According to Danish studies, up to 6 glasses of wine a week doesn’t make a negative impact. Concha y Toro (via Drink Argentina) gives … Continue reading →

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The Olympics As Seen From Argentina

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Jessica

The Olympics are underway and it’s always interesting for me to watch the games from another country’s point of view.   As much as I love helping out at our fun Buenos Aires wine tastings, I definitely cannot wait to go to … Continue reading →

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Costumbres Argentinos

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Bradley

The famous Argentine 80′s rock song Costumbres Argentinos by the infamous band Los Abuelos de la Nada documented the powerful and distinct cultural customs and traditions of Argentina. I spent my Sunday with my group of local Argentine friends, some … Continue reading →

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Pop Culture of Buenos Aires, Argentina Part 1

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Bradley

Television and pop culture is very strange here. The men have had more plastic surgery than the women, transvestites are idolized, and 95% of airtime is filled with girls dancing in thongs. Argentine television is a perfect diversion from the … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Slang of Buenos Aires, Argentina Part 1

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Bradley

I didn’t understand a word when I first landed in Argentina. I studied Spanish in college, got all A’s, but no amount of formal classes can prepare someone for communicating in Buenos Aires. Not only do the porteños speak ridiculously … Continue reading →

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How To Communicate with Your Waiter or Waitress in Buenos Aires

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

The wait staff in Argentina is much more laid back than in the US. They will not come up to your table every five seconds asking if you’re satisfied with your food or if you need more water (see “7 … Continue reading →

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Malbec Foot Ointment?

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

According to a recent article at BreakingTravelNews.com, wine is being used at Belle Uve spa at the Le Tre Vaselle Resort in Torgiano, Italy as a form of therapy.  Ointments are made from grapes and herbs and then used as … Continue reading →

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