Saturday, December 6, 2008

Politically Correct Wine?


"You HAVE to go to Zuccardi Winery when you're in Argentina!"

My new friend Hannah was very insistent! I wanted to know what the big deal was ...

"All of their wines are great! No mediocre wines!"

A good recommendation ... but what else ...?

"They educate all their workers. All the vineyard workers go to school after their shifts are completed. The head of the company wants them all to have at least a high school education. It's unheard of, especially in South America."

OK ... now THIS was something out of the ordinary!

Well, Zuccardi was the first winery we visited in Argentina. A pristine setting, meticulously cared-for equipment, and as promised, great wines. Some nice olive oil too - very earthy, robust, and forthright.

But what about the workers?

"Yeah, they take good care of everyone 'ere. Nice folks t'work for." This was the information I was able to get out of our tour guide, Harry, an Englishman. Didn't get much else out of him or anyone else there, so for now at least I'll have to go with what I've been told.

And if we keep our fingers crossed, maybe we'll see some of Zuccardi's fine Malbec Port for sale in the States soon!