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Mendoza is by far the largest and most prolific wine region in all of Argentina. It’s part of the larger, Cuyo region, in the west of the country, bordering the Andes, which provide a good deal of climate protection. The area is mostly hot and dry, but there is some natural river irrigation, particularly from the Mendoza from which it is named. The biggest threat is from the dry, “Zonda” winds, which have been known to damage the grapes. Many of the vineyards are high altitude, some crazy, dizzyingly high, with published reports of as high as 5600 feet above sea level. This allows for precisioned grape-growing for maximum ripeness and temperature control. The soils tend to be alluvial clay (sand over clay). Because the harvest season is predictably warm and dry from year to year, there is little vintage variation and wine-makers have advantageous control over the styles of wine and varietals produced.

Once famed for its pink-skinned grapes Criolla Grande and Cereza, Mendoza is now Read more »

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Mauricio Lorca Malbec Mendoza (2015)

Winery: Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo
Region: Argentina » Mendoza
Varietal: Malbec
Type: Table Wines
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rckr1951

Boy was this ever good. Rich, lush blackberry, dark cherry, damson plum, spice and pepper lead to a well balanced tannic/acid profile that leads to a nice pop at the end. A short but taut aftertaste finishes the wine. Drink now - Paul 91 points

Luca Syrah (2005)

Winery: Luca
Region: Argentina » Mendoza » Altos de Mendoza
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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David Kohl

This low-tanin, but heavy Syrah pairs wonderfully with a well-spiced, grilled steak. The wine exudes dense, full oak aromas and spice and finishes with a rich, lush and mouth-filling feel.

Bodega Norton Privada Mendoza (2011)

Winery: Bogeda Norton S.A.
Region: Argentina » Mendoza
Varietal: Malbec , Merlot , Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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rckr1951

Friggin' wonderful - full, chewy, dark berry fruits, pepper, chocolate, oak and forest floor all framed with an excellent balance between tannins and acidity. This can sit for another 2-3 yrs but can be enjoyed now. 91 points Paul

Las Perdices Malbec (2013)

Winery: Las Perdices
Region: Argentina » Mendoza
Varietal: Malbec
Type: Table Wines
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puhnner

Had this with Lunch at Maguires in Addison a month ago. Nice simple little number. Soft, round mouthful, with loads of spice, deep dark fruit with nicely balanced low Tannins and Acidity. Can't see this improving any with age - an everyday drinker.

Zuccardi Malbec Malamado (2012)

Winery: Bodega Zuccardi
Region: Argentina » Mendoza » Maipú
Varietal: Malbec
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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chriscage

Clear, strawberry colors with hints of cherry juice in color. Aromas of jellied grape, rich dark fruits like plum, black cherry, raisin, and undertones of alcohol, black currant and licorice! The flavors follow very closely with added notes of vanill...

Alamos Malbec Seleccion Mendoza (2013)

Winery: Alamos
Region: Argentina » Mendoza
Varietal: Malbec
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Snooth Editorial

Darkly earthy and tarry on the nose, the fruit is somewhat masked but comes through as dark ripe black currant and bramble. In the mouth this brightens considerably, even showing some red fruit, currant and dark cherry. There's a chewy cherry character...

Alta Vista Classic Torrontés (2011)

Winery: Alta Vista
Region: Argentina » Mendoza
Type: Table Wines
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Dennis Lim

rather deeply yellow with slight green touches, intense honeyed nose, grapefruit and minerals on palate

Nieto Senetiner Bonarda Reserva (2007)

Winery: Bodegas Nieto Senetiner
Region: Argentina » Mendoza
Varietal: Bonarda
Type: Table Wines
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rckr1951

Hmmm, boy this is good. A dark inky purple in the glass. Deep dark berry fruit, lush and rich on the nose with oak, plum and licorice. On the tongue there is flushing tannins that are gripping and do indeed pull the fruit to the mid-palate. There devel...

Kaiken Terroir Series Mendoza (2013)

Winery: Montes
Region: Argentina » Mendoza
Varietal: Bonarda , Malbec , Petit Verdot
Type: Table Wines
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Snooth Editorial

Thick blackberry notes carry a hint of cocoa and plenty of fresh baking spice on the nose. Explosive and juicy in the mouth, this is a bold wine that’s equal parts fruity, floral and earthy, with dusty rose petal, deep blackberry and currant, and a zes...

Trapiche Broquel Cabernet Sauvignon (2012)

Winery: Trapiche
Region: Argentina » Mendoza » Maipú
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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Snooth Editorial

Bold and peppery aromas of blackberry and dark fruit on the nose. Clean and tight in the mouth, it's smooth and easy drinking. Classic Cabernet flavors of dark cacao, baking spices and blackberry with just a touch of oaky vanilla and enough tannin to k...

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Catena Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Catena
Region: Argentina » Mendoza
Type: Table Wines

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Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

A delicious way to make meatloaf, adding your own taste into the mixture. Read more »

Trapiche Cabernet Sauvignon Broquel
Winery: Trapiche
Region: Argentina » Mendoza
Type: Table Wines

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Asian Beef Casserole

Quick throw together meal that is delicious! Read more »

Pannotia Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Pannotia
Region: Argentina » Mendoza » Lujan de Cuyo
Type: Table Wines

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Cheesy Beef 'n' Rice

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Viña Cobos Cabernet Sauvignon Felino
Winery: Viña Cobos
Region: Argentina » Mendoza » Lujan de Cuyo
Type: Table Wines

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Beef and Tomato Pie Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

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Catena Chardonnay Mendoza
Winery: Catena
Region: Argentina » Mendoza
Type: Table Wines

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Mini Meatloaves

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Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon Finca la Linda
Winery: Luigi Bosca
Region: Argentina » Mendoza » Lujan de Cuyo
Type: Table Wines

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Trick-or-Treat Turnovers Recipe

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Argento Chardonnay
Winery: Argento Wine
Region: Argentina » Mendoza
Type: Table Wines

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Beef and Tomato Pie

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Terrazas de Los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva
Winery: Terrazas de los Andes
Region: Argentina » Mendoza » Lujan de Cuyo » Vistalba
Type: Table Wines

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Taco Bake I

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Bodega Septima Syrah
Winery: Bodegas Septima
Region: Argentina » Mendoza
Type: Table Wines

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Avocado Crostini Two Ways Recipe

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Bodegas Nieto Senetiner Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva
Winery: Bodegas Nieto Senetiner
Region: Argentina » Mendoza » Lujan de Cuyo » Vistalba
Type: Table Wines

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Cheesy Potato Beef Bake Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

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Varietals Produced in Mendoza View all

  • Malbec

    History of the grape: Some believe Malbec is named after a Hungarian peasant who spread plantings along the French co...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Syrah

    The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and...

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Merlot

    The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...

Subregions of Mendoza

  • Maipú

    Maipu is a subregion of Mendoza, part of the larger Cuyo region in Argentina. It is situated ju...

  • Uco Valley

    This region -which has experienced the greatest growth in the past few years- comprises the depar...

  • Lujan de Cuyo

    Lujan de Cuyo is a subregion of Mendoza, both part of the larger Cuyo wine region in Argentina....

  • San Rafael

      San Rafael is a wine producing region within Mendoza, all part of the Cuyo region in Argen...

  • Santa Rosa

Popular Wineries in Mendoza View all

  • Finca Flichman

    Finca Flichman is a winery in Barrancas, in the Maipu Valley of Mendoza, Argentina. Is is name...

  • Finca SOPHENIA

    Following the advice of Michel Rolland, Finca SOPHENIA has made its dream true: preparing great w...

  • Dominio del Plata

    Dominio del Plata is a family-owned and run project of Susana Balbo (Enologist) and Pedro Marc...

  • Bodegas Etchart

    Bodegas Etchart was founded in the year 1850, in La Florida, Cafayate, province of Salta, Argenti...

  • Trivento

      Founded in 1996 by Viña Concha y Toro, Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos aims to preserve and sho...

  • Viniterra

    The winery is placed in Luján de Cuyo, one of Mendoza finest winegrowing regions famed as the "Bi...

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Mendoza on Snooth

  • Santa Julia Reserva Syrah 2013

    May 2016

    Santa Julia Reserva Syrah 2013

    Snoothrank:

    No written review

    Wine review by dlpugh


  • Nieto Senetiner Bonarda Reserva 2007

    May 2016

    Nieto Senetiner Bonarda Reserva 2007

    Snoothrank:

    Hmmm, boy this is good. A dark inky purple in the glass. Deep dark berry fruit, lush and rich on the nose with oak, plum and licorice. On the tongue there is flushing tannins that are gripping and do indeed pull the fruit to the mid-palate. There develops a sweet dark cherry backdrop and lively acidity that makes this a bountiful wine. This is a... Read More

    Wine review by rckr1951


  • Santa Julia Brut Rose NV

    May 2016

    Santa Julia Brut Rose NV

    Snoothrank:

    Light cherry and strawberry aromas with a touch of cream. Puckeringly acidic in the mouth, tart and refreshing with beautifully floral and ripe cherry and strawberry fruit and a warming finish. Read More

    Wine review by Snooth Editorial


  • Santa Julia Chardonnay Reserva Valle de Uco 2015

    May 2016

    Santa Julia Chardonnay Reserva Valle de Uco 2015

    Snoothrank:

    Nicely yeasty aromas of green apple, lemon and pineapple. Austere peach and grapefruit flavors, full in the mouth with acidity and steely notes of lemon and lime with just a touch of tart cheese curd lactic acid on the finish. Read More

    Wine review by Snooth Editorial


  • Doña Paula Malbec 2005

    May 2016

    Doña Paula Malbec 2005

    Snoothrank:

    Smooth, not overly flavorful. Decent wine. Read More

    Wine review by jtfluitt


  • Mauricio Lorca Malbec Mendoza 2015

    May 2016

    Mauricio Lorca Malbec Mendoza 2015

    Snoothrank:

    Boy was this ever good. Rich, lush blackberry, dark cherry, damson plum, spice and pepper lead to a well balanced tannic/acid profile that leads to a nice pop at the end. A short but taut aftertaste finishes the wine. Drink now - Paul 91 points Read More

    Wine review by rckr1951


  • Lirico Vista Flores Single Vineyard 2013

    April 2016

    Lirico Vista Flores Single Vineyard 2013

    Snoothrank:

    Wonderful, should have bought a full case. Read More

    Wine review by anstett


  • Finca Abril Rapsodia Malbec Reserva 2011

    April 2016

    Finca Abril Rapsodia Malbec Reserva 2011

    Snoothrank:

    No written review

    Wine review by ddiverio


  • Don Aparo Malbec Mendoza 2011

    April 2016

    Don Aparo Malbec Mendoza 2011

    Snoothrank:

    No written review

    Wine review by martins2002


  • April 2016

    Vino, I've been extolling Soter on these boards this whole decade. Good ... blood orange and sage. Jonas Mendoza  |  6 in stock  |  $38.99 Kelley Fox 2014 Willamette Valley Mirabai Pinot Noir ARRIVES 4/8A blend of two legendary vineyards, Maresh and Momtazi, Kelley Fox's 2014 Mirabai Pinot Noir is considerably more structured and fruit-forward... Read More

    Forum post in the topic Oregon Pinot - Kelley Fox Wines


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