“The Argentine Vineyards Buyer’s Guide”    US$24.95

This may be the most valuable tool in your vineyard tool box and this 134 page “not to leave at home” essential Guide can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars and eliminate weeks of frustration in learning how to scout and purchase existing vineyards or land suitable to plant your own vineyard.

For anyone considering buying or planting a vineyard in Argentina, “The Argentine Vineyards Buyer’s Guide” is a must have.

Tom and Yvonne Phelan, two Americans, who live in Mendoza and San Rafael and are developing the 108 acre La Vida Buena Boutique Vineyard Development and Wine Club have gone through the Argentine vineyard purchasing process and share their experiences and valuable insights with you.

Here are just a few of the facts you should know before purchasing a vineyard or land:

• Choosing the right Real estate Agent or 3rd Party representative

1. Is the Real Estate Agent Licensed or just a 3rd Party Representative?
2. Full Disclosure by your Agent or 3rd Party rep regarding any “special interest” he/she may have in the property, e.g. a loan to the Owner, or an “Option To Buy” or a ‘Net Amount” Agreement

• Choosing the right Escribano (he/she handles all legal aspects of property transfer)
• Choosing the right Argentine Accountant (he/she handles Government paperwork)
• Having the Owner terminate the existing Worker (don't be liable for past wages)
• What you need before you buy the property
  1. Survey (a new Survey, not an old Survey that may be outdated)
  2. Water Rights (verify what you have not what you are told you have)
  3. Type of grapes (verify what you have not what you are told you have)
  4. Agronomist’ Report (a new and comprehensive soil analysis)
  5. Worker (interview, how does he feel about working with you)
  6. Worker’s House (inspect for livability as many are hovels)
  7. Availability and Source of Electricity (it your source legal? Could be using neighbors)
  8. Availability and Source of Water for Worker’s House (could be a well that needs inspecting)
  9. Equipment (how old and how good is the tractor and implements? Have mechanic check)
  10. Wine (taste last year’s production)
  11. If last year's grapes were sold obtain an Official Receipt to verify weight and price paid
  12. Are all taxes paid (Escribano can verify)
  13. Are there any Liens of the property (Escribano can verify)
  14. Who are all of the owners on Title? Can they convey their rights?
  15. And much, much more.

 The Argentine Vineyards Buyer’s Guide