Argentine Wines 101 and Q&A thread
Jan 23, 2013, 7:32 pm
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Im not familiar with the shipping boxes you mention, but can say that the only reliable wine shipping boxes are the ones that have a proper amount of styrofoam included in their design. There are many different ways to design a proper wine shipper, but in my trade experience, unless it has a relevant amount of styrofoam involved you will be rolling the dice.
The only exception to the above are some higher-end specialist luggage like hard-case wine carriers that will include plastic with a relevant metal(ic) frame... but for any sort of shipper box that has a cardboard outer housing or no housing at all, you must have Styrofoam as part of the solution, else I would have serious second thoughts.
Perhaps I misread/misunderstood you post and the boxes you are making reference to have some sort of other protective layer..... would love to hear more details as I like to know about good wine packaging solutions.
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Gaucho100K
The only exception to the above are some higher-end specialist luggage like hard-case wine carriers that will include plastic with a relevant metal(ic) frame... but for any sort of shipper box that has a cardboard outer housing or no housing at all, you must have Styrofoam as part of the solution, else I would have serious second thoughts.
Perhaps I misread/misunderstood you post and the boxes you are making reference to have some sort of other protective layer..... would love to hear more details as I like to know about good wine packaging solutions.
Thanks,
Gaucho100K
Each layer acts as a protection for the layer below, and it forms a cocoon while leaving the bottles flat. The advantage is it's not size restrictive, so the bigger bottles (well, bigger than normal 750ml) can still fit, whereas the Styrofoam may have a hard time fitting due to the size.
Jan 24, 2013, 5:14 am
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Here's an example of the lay-flat wine shipper box made of cardboard material:
Each layer acts as a protection for the layer below, and it forms a cocoon while leaving the bottles flat. The advantage is it's not size restrictive, so the bigger bottles (well, bigger than normal 750ml) can still fit, whereas the Styrofoam may have a hard time fitting due to the size.
Each layer acts as a protection for the layer below, and it forms a cocoon while leaving the bottles flat. The advantage is it's not size restrictive, so the bigger bottles (well, bigger than normal 750ml) can still fit, whereas the Styrofoam may have a hard time fitting due to the size.
You raise an excellent point about the flexibility of this format of packaging, many of the jumbo sized 750ml bottles can indeed be a pain in the rear....
Jan 24, 2013, 9:11 am
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Yes, some of those Argentine bottles are, shall we say, a bit large and heavy.
Jan 24, 2013, 9:13 am
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Feb 9, 2013, 5:01 pm
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Hi all,
I am traveling to Argentina in March with a few friends who really enjoy wine. We are spending a few days in EZE, IGU, MDZ. I've done a little research on wines and producers in the region and confess to feeling a bit overwhelmed.
I would really appreciate suggestions on:
unique and interesting wines that are not readily available in the US
wineries to visit while in Mendoza
fun/educational tasting experiences
any guidance you think useful
At the end of the day, I'd like to fall in love a few times with a few wines and bring some treasures home.
Thanks for your help.
I am traveling to Argentina in March with a few friends who really enjoy wine. We are spending a few days in EZE, IGU, MDZ. I've done a little research on wines and producers in the region and confess to feeling a bit overwhelmed.
I would really appreciate suggestions on:
unique and interesting wines that are not readily available in the US
wineries to visit while in Mendoza
fun/educational tasting experiences
any guidance you think useful
At the end of the day, I'd like to fall in love a few times with a few wines and bring some treasures home.
Thanks for your help.
Feb 12, 2013, 10:22 am
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Some wines that are not available in the US, include...
Escorihuela Gascon Gran Reserva Malbec
Poesia Cuvee Helene
Angelica Zapata Malbec Alta
Pequenias Producciones Malbec
Parcela 26 Malbec
Escorihuela Gascon Gran Reserva Malbec
Poesia Cuvee Helene
Angelica Zapata Malbec Alta
Pequenias Producciones Malbec
Parcela 26 Malbec
Feb 13, 2013, 10:41 am
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Feb 14, 2013, 4:08 am
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Apr 27, 2013, 3:37 pm
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Swiss musician/artist/investor Dieter Meier is making from great wine in Argentina.
Check out his series of wines under the Ojo de Agua and Puro labels.
Good stuff at reasonable prices... ^
Check out his series of wines under the Ojo de Agua and Puro labels.
Good stuff at reasonable prices... ^
May 7, 2013, 4:11 pm
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Muchas Gracias Gaucho100!
Alex,
Thank you so much for all the helpful information on Argentina, especially on exchanging money, Mendoza tours, and picking your brain on all the fantastic wines. Your help & assistance greatly enhanced my entire trip. Miguel Sanz was a wonderful tour guide in Mendoza: knowledgeable, friendly, flexible & so comfortable to be with - all important when one is spending several full days touring around Mendoza wine region!
Had no problem bringing the packaged wines home as free checked baggage on LAN; so gracias for that tip too!
Maureen
Thank you so much for all the helpful information on Argentina, especially on exchanging money, Mendoza tours, and picking your brain on all the fantastic wines. Your help & assistance greatly enhanced my entire trip. Miguel Sanz was a wonderful tour guide in Mendoza: knowledgeable, friendly, flexible & so comfortable to be with - all important when one is spending several full days touring around Mendoza wine region!
Had no problem bringing the packaged wines home as free checked baggage on LAN; so gracias for that tip too!
Maureen
May 13, 2013, 3:54 pm
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Alex,
Thank you so much for all the helpful information on Argentina, especially on exchanging money, Mendoza tours, and picking your brain on all the fantastic wines. Your help & assistance greatly enhanced my entire trip. Miguel Sanz was a wonderful tour guide in Mendoza: knowledgeable, friendly, flexible & so comfortable to be with - all important when one is spending several full days touring around Mendoza wine region!
Had no problem bringing the packaged wines home as free checked baggage on LAN; so gracias for that tip too!
Maureen
Thank you so much for all the helpful information on Argentina, especially on exchanging money, Mendoza tours, and picking your brain on all the fantastic wines. Your help & assistance greatly enhanced my entire trip. Miguel Sanz was a wonderful tour guide in Mendoza: knowledgeable, friendly, flexible & so comfortable to be with - all important when one is spending several full days touring around Mendoza wine region!
Had no problem bringing the packaged wines home as free checked baggage on LAN; so gracias for that tip too!
Maureen
May 15, 2013, 6:46 am
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Clever answer.... but, no. I assume you know what a Do is. In this case, this is an eat a lot of Beef and drink a lot of Wine kinda' Do. For details, please see:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...02-2013-a.html
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