Hi everyone. In November, my wife and I will be making our first visit to Mendoza. We'll have 3 days. I've read through this entire thread looking for the best way "to do Mendoza," but I'm still a bit puzzled.

We'd like to eat well, we'd like to drink well, we'd like to enjoy pleasant scenery, we'd prefer atmospheric non-urban accomodations, and we'd prefer not to be herded on a large group tour (but we're also value conscious, and if it's significantly cheaper to be herded, we'd be willing to consider it). In most places, we'd probably rent a car, but since we're gringos who aren't comfortable with stick shifts and since we'll be visiting at least some vineyards, driving ourselves doesn't seem like the best strategy since there seem to be good alternatives.

So given these parameters, what's our best strategy? Thanks!!