We decided to do a full day of winery tours with Trout and wine tours. (On TripAdvisor)…read more Alta vista is Winery number 1 We were given a small group tour thru the winery and she described the processes; timing etc for their wine varietals. She also showed us the owners private cellar- impressive. We ended with a tasting of five wonderful wines starting with sparkling and ending with the Cabernet Sauvignon. My ONLY complaint is the tasting room high top chairs were made of steel and glass and terribly uncomfortable. They have a beautiful patio area that you can enjoy some majestic views of the vineyards and the Andes mountains. I do not know the pricing of the tasting as everything is handled by our Tour company and prepaid in advance, but I was told it's around $10 USD a tasting.

This update is for the exceptional restaurant that has earned Michelin stars (I prefer Yelp but get…read morethat they are proud). This was our 30th anniversary dinner & a top five best dining experience we have ever had. I will not do this place justice by trying to describe the service, vibe and meal but here goes.... The feast was seven course paired with wine exclusively from their vineyards. The restaurant is owned by a French gentleman and is clearly a labor of love. This is the rare place that inspires. He owner provides a unique experience with elements of French and Argentinian cuisine. During our meal, we ate in the French dining room and then transitioned into the Argentinian dining room for the main course of steak and vegetables. The view from both dining rooms was spectacular with the vineyards in the foreground and snow covered Andes off in the distant. We had two excellent servers and the chef who would come out during certain parts of the meal. The scallops to start were from the Argentina coast and spectacular. The vegan empanada was . The fillet paired with a beautiful vegetable presentation literally melted in our mouth. The dessert was a French Argentinian expression of love. When the meal finally came to an end, we were comfortably full and enjoying the love from the wine. This was truly an amazing experience and now I understand why restaurant was booked for three days and luckily had availability our last day in country. It was worth the wait.

Almorzamos aquí cuando estaba Azafrán. Comimos muy rico y la vista es hermosa desde la terraza!…read more We had lunch here when Azafrán was on. We ate very well and the view from the terrace is beautiful!

We did do the degustation lunch. We had the five courses. Although everything was good and…read moresomethings were not as good as others. The price is probably about 150 Argentinian pesos too high. They started with a platter full of focaccia and their in-house pressed all of oil which was very strong and had great flavor. They also brought a small dish of green and black olives. The chefs choice starter was a thin slice of pate de foie gras. It had the right amount of cream to cut the strong flavor of the foie and was served with a sun-dried tomatoes bread and some drizzle of reduced balsamic vinegar. It was very delicious. Next we had empanadas and the octopus app. Both very, very tasty. The empanadas were a little over cooked on the bottom just a little too brown, but they had a really great tasting though with plenty of fat in it and a salad salsa criolla. The octopus was very light with yellow lentils and a tasty pepper sauce. Next we had the bondiola - basically a pork shoulder steak which was lightly barbecued and unfortunately not worthy of a degustation. Strangely enough after 3 1/2 weeks of eating beef I still ordered the beef tenderloin. Glad that I did. It was perfectly cooked and approximately 6 ounces with a dollop of a garlic aïoli, three dollops of a mushroom reduction, a wine reduction that I could have consumed by the spoonful and a corn purée which was good but not great. Next was the cheese course which was an age 3, another one I cannot remember and a delicious blue. It was served with about a teaspoon and a half of a cinnamon spiced honey, some reasons I will not half and a quarter of a fresh fig. The desserts were a tiramisu which was semi frozen and an sautéed apples stuffed crêpe which was amazing. The group was so delicate and yet had some Christmas on the outside and the Apple filling was perfectly balanced with tartness and sweetness. We were served five wines with the lunch. The first was a Pinot Noir, the second semillon, the third a grand reserve malbec with grapes harvested here at the bodega, fourth a late harvest wine which was nearly as good as the Inniskillen ice wines from Canada I've had in the past, and the last was a sparkling wine made with 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay I believe. It had a tinge of golden hue to it from having been in contact with the Pinot Noir grape skins during the pressing. We stayed here four nights and very much enjoyed all aspects of this winery. The people are fantastically amazing and helpful. So even though the degustation was a little bit overpriced I still give this place five stars.

We did a wine tasting at this old winery and loved the experience. We especially liked that they…read moreincorporate little bites to explain the different qualities of the wines depending on the food they are paired with. The tasting was followed by a tour of the winery that was also interesting.

Wonderful tour and tasting experience from this family run winery!…read more I made a same day reservation online and arrived at the winery a little early. One of the employees asked if I wanted to join an English tour 30 minutes later than the one I scheduled, and I said yes. She offered me a malbec rosé to enjoy in the shop or at a table by the lake. I chose to sit outside and found it to be a beautiful place to enjoy my book and wine. The rosé happened to be the best wine of the five that I tried during my visit. The tour itself shares the beautiful history of how the winery was founded, lost, and bought back by the founders granddaughter, who will pass it down to her children. The guide showed us the cellar, original tanks, and a small exhibition. She also explained the wine making process from when the winery first opened. It was definitely the best tour I had in Mendoza. The tasting was saved for the end and was set up nicely. Everyone had a plate of amuse-bouche to be paired with each wine, and they easily accommodated me with a vegetarian selection. The guide took her time to explain each wine, the proper way to taste, and what foods to pair. She was also patient in answering everyone's questions. We tasted one white and three red wines, I felt the reds we tasted were much too dry but did enjoy the white wine. It was a lovely chardonnay that wasn't aged in oak, so it didn't have that smokey flavor. The total experience was five stars! I really loved my visit, but I am taking a star off because I didn't find all the wines to be of the best quality.

Such a fun experience. Got to taste different varieties with our meals. They catered a vegetarian…read moreoption as well. We left feeling very full. Service was great and friendly. Our server spoke English well and was informative about the wines. The venue itself is lovely. It reminded me a lot of a Napa winery. Modern and open. It was worth the visit!

The tasting was okay. Surprisingly, I liked the Chardonnay over the Malbec and the Cab Sauv…read more The vineyard itself and the grounds were less than impressive, but our guide Arquimedes was excellent. The tasting here is much higher than most other vineyards at $380/person.

El Enemigo was clearly the hot spot in town. We were able to stop by for a drink but they were…read morefully booked for lunch. The wine offerings are fantastic and I definitely will make sure to reserve in advance when we do go back again.

This is my wife's account:…read more Ah El Enemigo, can I take you back to San Diego... I had looked this place up and the lady at Familia Di Tomasso recommended. The estate is beautiful. A mix of modern and old decor. Our tour guide was amazing. She presented the tour in a mix of English and Spanish. We chatted with her for a while. ¡Ella era cupado! We had a tasting after the tour. The bonarda was excellent! I could have stayed half a day eating snacks and drinking wine. But we arrived late - they were setting up for dinner. Tastings end at 6.

I would say that this experience is one I will never forget. They are known for their Malbec which…read morewas great. If you go to Maipu, Argentina this is a must see. It was out of this world and the setup puts Napa tasting rooms and vineyards look so small. They even have an art museum at the vineyard. The service was great as we toured the vineyard and cellar. Not many have a gran piano in them.

This place exceeded my expectations. When you first arrive you see beautiful buildings in the…read moreshadow of the mountains. My husband and I explored the property for a bit and took some pictures before heading in for our tour. We went to the tour desk and checked in. They told us that we would go in the next room over to watch a movie. The film was really interesting, and definitely made me ready for the tour. We then followed our guide Martina to the other building where the magic happens. We saw the bottling, meeting rooms, old batches of wine. Each place we went and each thing we saw had a great story! We then when into a room with a ton of barrels and a piano in the center. That piano produced beautiful sound and the room had awesome acoustics. They said that in the summer they have concerts only for about 300 people. But lets be real, we were there for one thing... the wine. It definitely did not disappoint! We even bought 6 bottles to take home with us. Martina was awesome... we talked about things from wine to cultures to the TV show Friends! We told Martina that we were on our honeymoon and she surprised us with an extra taste of wine! We really enjoyed our tour and we even got to know our other tour mates. If and when we make it back to Mendoza, this will be a place we need to visit again!

One of my favorite vineyards we've visited. The estate is…read moregorgeous with breathtaking views of the Andes Mountains. Couldn't stop taking pictures, that's why I had so many to post. The restaurant was really impressive too with beautiful dishes that were delicious. But the star is the wine! We tried a few and I can't say which was my favorite. Don't skip this place.

This is a beautiful property with several buildings, including a full restaurant. They have been in…read morebusiness since 1912, but only started making wine in 2007. The wines are personal taste, I wasn't a particular fan, but the experience is definitely worth the visit.

Had the 5 course menu at Fogon with wine pairing. The food was tasty and the wines were of good…read morequality. We enjoyed the experience very much.

A classic winery to visit in Mendoza. It's one of the popular ones in the region. Very cute for a…read moretasting, lunch, and day trip away from the city. The winery is beautiful! Literally stunning. The aesthetics are so pleasing to the eye. The staff are also very present and attentive to your needs. The food was spectacular and probably the best steak I had while in Argentina. I highly recommend this winery as a tour or on your own. Either way you won't be disappointed.