We tasted wines here, joining a small group of English-speaking tourists. It’s a lovely winery. The dining room, where lunch is served, is beautifully decorated, with colorful chairs. We did our tasting outside, where a nice set of outdoor couches had been set-up for the group, with a beautifully set table for the tasting. The tasting was led by a staff member of the winery. He did a nice job explaining the story of the winery (which has Argentinian owners) and then walking us through a tasting of about 5 wines, starting with a Sauvignon Blanc (somewhat unusual for the region) and ending with signature Malbecs. He opened a couple of extra things based on the interests of the group. He also did a really nice job answering the group’s questions; he really knew the wines (e.g., French v. American oak, amount of time in barrel, etc.). In general, we enjoyed the wines; the Grand Reserve Malbec was particularly excellent. They offer a range of wines at very accessible price points. At the end of the tour, we walked to one of the buildings where the barrels are stored and stainless steel tanks are located. Always fun to see the process in action. A nice experience! Definitely worth doing a tasting here—Argentinian ownership (with family pride), good wines, and a nice atmosphere.

This was one of the highlights of our time in Mendoza, partly because the wine was truly delicious, partly because the setting was so relaxed and beautiful, and partly because our guide Paula was just brilliant. So knowledgeable, but also very friendly and warm - she was a definite highlight. Can’t recommend this bodega enough, particularly over the stuffy, expensive bodegas that you’ll find in the area. I only wish we could have eaten here too!

We spent the afternoon at La Azul and had such a wonderful time! We reserved the 3-course tasting menu and had an amazing meal paired with incredible wine. Each wine was better than the last and we got to pace our lunch slowly to enjoy each course. Our waiter, Mariano, was very kind and friendly. We couldn’t decide which two of the three appetizers to choose from so he arranged for us to have all three! In addition, it was wonderful to learn about the history of the winery from our tour guide. After lunch and the tour, we spent more time just enjoying the nice patio and continuing to sip wine. We left with four bottles to take home. I’m glad we dedicated a full afternoon here to take it all in. Special thanks also to our tour guide, Paula, and huge kudos to Flavia, the wine maker. These were some of the best wines I tasted in all of Uco Valley!