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2023 Reviews

95 points/Top 100 Cellar Selection: Tapiz Retrato por Jean Claude ’17
91 points: Tassajara Chardonnay ’21
91 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’20
91 points: Crooked Path “The Wanderer” ’20
91 points: Teho El Corte Malbec Blend ’19
91 points: Zaha Sparkling Calcaire NV
90 points/Top 100 Best Buys of 2023: Zolo Malbec Gaucho Select Reserve ’20
90 points/Best Buy: River Farm Pinot Gris ’22
90 points/Best Buy: Gen5 Pinot Noir ’21
90 points/Best Buy: Tassajara Pinot Noir ’21
90 points: Wapisa Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
90 points/Best Buy: Zolo Sauvignon Blanc ’22
90 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’20
89 points/Best Buy: Altocedro Año Cero Tempranillo ’21
89 points/Best Buy: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon ’21
89 points/Best Buy: Zolo Torrontés ’22
89 points: Anko Flor de Cardon Malbec ’19
89 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Gaucho Select ’20
89 points: Altocedro Año Cero Malbec ’21
88 points: Zolo Unoaked Chardonnay ’22
88 points: Zaha Chardonnay ’22
Best Buy: Gen5 Sauvignon Blanc ’22
Best Buy: Osmosis Sauvignon Blanc ’22
Best Buy: Black Cabra Chardonnay ’22
Best Buy: Black Cabra Malbec ’21
Best Buy: Black Cabra Cabernet Sauvignon ’21
Best Buy: Bastante Bien Malbec ’21
Best Buy: Bastante Bien Cabernet Sauvignon ’21
Best Buy: Gen5 Merlot ’21
Best Buy: Los Poetas Libertad Blend ’20
Best Buy: Taonga Sauvignon Blanc ’22
Best Buy: Zolo Rosé ’22

96 points: Tapiz Retrato por Jean Claude ’18
95 points: Teho Malbec ’21
95 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’19
95 points: Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude ’19
94 points: Wapsia Malbec ’22
94 points: Tigerstone Malbec ’21
94 points: Tapiz Bicentenario ’20
93 points: Wapisa Cabernet Sauvignon ’22
93 points: Wapisa Pinot Noir ’22
93 points: Tapiz Alta Collection Cabernet Franc ’21
93 points: Zaha Chardonnay ’22
93 points: Zolo Petit Verdot Black ’19
93 points: Tapiz Alta Collection Cabernet Sauvignon ’21
93 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas Red Blend ’19
93 points: Tapiz Alta Collection Chardonnay ’22
92 points: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’22
92 points: Wapisa Malbec ’21
92 points: Wapisa Pinot Noir ’21
92 points: Wapisa Cabernet Sauvignon ’21
92 points: Tapiz Alta Collection Malbec ’19
92 points: Zolo Cabernet Franc Black ’19
92 points: Zolo Malbec Black ’19
92 points: Zolo Cabernet Franc Reserve ’21
92 points: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’21
92 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’21
92 points: Tigerstone Garnacha ’21
92 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva ’19
92 points: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’19
92 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’21
91 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’21
91 points: Lamadrid Begani Reserva ’20
91 points: Lamadrid Bonarda ’22
91 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Gran Reserva ’19
91 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon ’22
91 points: Tapiz Malbec ’22
91 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’20
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec Matilde ’18
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec ’22
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’20
91 points: Altocedro Año Cero Malbec ’22
91 points: Anko Torrontés ’22
91 points: Anko Malbec ’22
91 points: Taonga Sauvignon Blanc ’22
90 points: Tapiz Chardonnay ’22
90 points: Tapiz Joven Malbec ’22
90 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’20
90 points: Los Poetas Libertad Blend ’21
90 points: Altocedro Año Cero Cabernet Sauvignon ’22
90 points: Las Cartas Sauvignon Blanc ’22
90 points: Zolo Malbec ’22
90 points: Zolo Malbec Gaucho Reserve ’22
90 points: Zolo Sauvignon Blanc ’22
90 points: Black Cabra Malbec ’22
89 points: Black Cabra Chardonnay ’22
89 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon ’22
89 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Gaucho Reserve ’22
89 points: Zolo Organic Cabernet Sauvignon ’22
89 points: Zolo Signature Red ’22
89 points: Las Cartas Cabernet Sauvignon ’22
89 points: Tassajara Pinot Noir ’21
89 points: Los Bocheros Malbec ’22
89 points: Los Bocheros Red Blend ’22
89 points: Los Bocheros Cabernet Sauvignon ’22

93 points: Zaha Malbec ’21
92 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserve ’21
92 points: Lamadrid Malbec Matilde ’18
92 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’19
91 points: Altocedro Malbec Gran Reserve ’21
90 points: Lamadrid Malbec ’22
90 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’21
90 points: Zaha El Corte ’21
90 points/Best Value: Lamadrid Malbec ’22
90 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas Blend de Blancs ’22
89 points: Wapisa Malbec ’21
89 points: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’21
89 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’20
88 points/Best Value: Las Cartas Sauvignon Blanc ’21
88 points: Zolo Torrontés ’23

92 points/Top 100 Best Buys of 2023: Sobre Salta Calchaqui Malbec ’21
90 points/Top 100 Best Buys of 2023: Taonga Sauvignon Blanc ’22
90 points/Year’s Best for $12 or Less: Zolo Chardonnay ’22
Value All-Star 2023/Year’s Best for $12 or Less: Gen5 Old Vine Zinfandel ’20
Year’s Best for $12 or Less: Gen5 Ancestral Red ’21

93+ points: Teho Malbec ’20
93 points: Teho El Corte ’20
93 points: Almaden de la Quebrada Cachi Malbec ’20
92+ points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’20
92+ points: Zaha Chardonnay ’21
92 points: Zaha Malbec ’20
92 points: Tigerstone Malbec ’20
90-91 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’20
90+ points: Altocedro Ano Cero Cabernet Sauvignon ’22
90+ points: Altocedro Ano Cero Malbec ’22

97 points: Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude ’19
96 points: Altocedro Malbec Gran Reserve ’21
95 points: Tapiz Retrato por Jean Claude ’18
94 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’19
94 points: Alrocedro La Consulta Select ’22
94 points: Teho El Corte ’21
93 points: Teho Malbec ’21
93 points: Zaha Cabernet Sauvignon ’21
93 points: Zaha El Corte ’21
93 points: Zaha Chardonnay ’21
92 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’21
92 points: Altocedro Tempranillo Año Cero ’22
92 points: Zaha Malbec ’21
92 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’21
92 points: Zolo Cabernet Franc Black ’19
92 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’21
92 points: Zaha Calcaire Sparkling NV
91 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’22
91 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ’21
91 points: Zolo Cabernet Franc Reserva ’21
91 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’22
91 points: Atrevida Chardonnay ’22
90 points: Anko Torrontés ’22
90 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’20
90 points: Atrevida Cabernet Sauvignon ’22
90 points: Zolo Malbec Black ’19
90 points: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’21
89 points: Zolo Petit Verdot Black ’19
89 points: Atrevida Malbec ’22
89 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’20
89 points: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’18

96 points: Almacén de las Quebradas Cachi ’21
95 points: Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude ’19
95 points: Tapiz Retrato por Jean Claude ’17
95 points: Teho Malbec ’21
95 points: Cielo Arriba ’21
94 points: Almacén de las Quebradas Pucará ’21
94 points: Teho El Corte ’21
94 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’19
93 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’21
93 points: Zaha Malbec ’21
92 points: Zolo Black Malbec ’19
92 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’21
92 points: Zaha Cabernet Sauvignon ’21
92 points: Zaha El Corte ’21
92 points: Dominio de la Freneza Pinot Noir ’22
92 points: Tapiz Cabernet Franc Alta Collection ’21
92 points: Anko Flor de Cardón Cabernet Sauvignon ’22
91 points: Anko Flor de Cardón Malbec ’21
91 points: Wapisa Malbec ’22
91 points: Zaha Chardonnay ’22
91 points: Tigerstone Garnacha ’21
91 points: Tigerstone Malbec ’21
91 points: Tapiz Malbec Reserve ’21
91 points: Spirit of the Andes Organic Cabernet Sauvignon ’22
90 points: Wapisa Pinot Noir ’22
90 points: Anko Malbec ’22
90 points: Zolo Malbec ’22
90 points: Tapiz Malbec ’22
90 points: Spirit of the Andes Organic Malbec ’22
90 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc ’22
89 points: Altocedro Año Cero Malbec ’22
89 points: Altocedro Año Cero Tempranillo ’22
89 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’21
89 points: Lamadrid Malbec ’22
89 points: Anko Torrontés ’22
88 points: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’18

95 points/Gold Medal: Altocedro Año Cero Malbec ’22
90 points/Silver Medal: Altocedro Año Cero Tempranillo ’22
90 points/Silver Medal: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’21

Silver: Tassajara Chardonnay ’21
Silver: Tassajara Pinot Noir ’21
Silver: Osmosis Rosè ’22
Bronze: Osmosis Sauvignon Blanc ’22
Bronze: Zolo Malbec ’21

Silver: Tassajara Pinot Noir ’21

5 Stars: Osmosis Red Blend ’21
5 Stars: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’18
5 Stars: Lamadrid Malbec ’19
5 Stars: Tapiz Alta Collection Cabernet Sauvignon ’19
4 Stars: Altocedro Año Cero Malbec ’20
4 Stars: Black Cabra Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
3.5 Stars: Tassajara Pinot Noir ’20

Kanto-Shinetsu Sake Awards 2023
Excellence: Manotsuru Maho Daiginjo

Milano Sake Challenge 2023
Double Gold Medal: Manotsuru Maho Daiginjo

Japan Sake Awards 2023
Gold Medal: Manotsuru Maho Daiginjo

Oriental Sake Awards 2023
Gold Medal: Manotsuru Maho Daiginjo

2023 News

September 2023 – Patricia Ortiz & Marissa Lange have been nominated as Wine Executive of the Year at this years Wine Star Awards.
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June 2023 – Vino del Sol has been named Value All-Star Importer of the Year by Wine & Spirits Magazine.
June 2023 – Gen5 has been named a Top Value All-Star by Wine & Spirits Magazine.

May 2023 – Tapiz, Zolo, and Wapisa Wineries: A Study in Terroir from Mendoza to Patagonia through one of Argentina’s Leading Women in Wine.
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February 2023 – The 21 Best Argentine Malbecs to Drink Right Now
Whether you’re looking for a great bottle to pair with dinner or drinking Malbec just to enjoy it, these wines won’t do you wrong.
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2022 Reviews

93 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’17
92 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’19
92 points: Zaha El Corte ’19
91 points/Editors’ Choice: Tassajara Pinot Noir ’20
91 points/Best Buy: Gen5 Old Vine Zinfandel ’20
91 points: Lamadrid Bonarda ’20
91 points: Altocedro Finca Los Gallegos Malbec ’19
91 points: Altocedro Finca Los Tanos Malbec ’19
91 points: Teho Malbec ’19
Top 100 Best Buys of 2022: Atrevida Malbec ’20
90 points/Best Buy: Atrevida Malbec ’20
90 points/Best Buy: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’20
90 points/Best Buy: Gen5 Sauvignon Blanc ’21
90 points/Best Buy: Gen5 Merlot ’19
90 points/Best Buy: Zolo Gaucho Select Malbec Reserve ’20
90 points: Crooked Path The Wanderer ’19
90 points: Zaha Malbec ’19
90 points: Altocedro Finca Los Turcos Malbec ’19
90 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’19
90 points: Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude ’15
90 points: Anko Cabernet Sauvignon Flor de Cardon ’19
90 points: Zaha Cabernet Sauvignon ’19
90 points: Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’18
89 points/Best Buy: Las Cartas Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
89 points: Criss Cross Chardonnay ’20
89 points: Criss Cross Old Vine Zinfandel ’20
89 points: Criss Cross Petite Syrah ’20
89 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’21
89 points: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’21
89 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’19
88 points/Best Buy: Las Cartas Sauvignon Blanc ’21
88 points/Best Buy: Gen5 Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
88 points/Best Buy: Zolo Chardonnay ’21
88 points: Osmosis Sauvignon Blanc ’21
88 points: Atrevida Chardonnay ’20
Best Buy: Gen5 Merlot ’20
Best Buy: Gen5 Ancestral Red ’21
Best Buy: Black Cabra Chardonnay ’21
Best Buy: Zolo Sauvignon Blanc ’21
Best Buy: Zolo Gaucho Select Malbec ’21

93 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’20
92 points: Tapiz Black Tears Malbec ’18
91 points: Zolo Malbec Black ’17
90 points/Best Value: Anko Torrontes ’21
90 points/Top Value: Wapisa Malbec ’20
89 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’21
89 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon ’21
88 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’20
88 points: Anko Malbec ’20
88 points: Puramun Cabernet Franc Reserva ’19
88 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’20

96 points/Top 100 Argentine Wines of 2022, #34: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’18
95 points: Tapiz Retrato Por Jean Claude ’17
95 points/Top 100 Argentine Wines of 2022, #9: Almacén de la Quebrada Cachi ’19
95 points/Top 100 Argentine Wines of 2022, #11: Wapisa Malbec ’20
95 points/Top 100 Argentine Wines of 2022, #36: Almacén de la Quebrada Pucará ’19
94 points/Top 100 Value Wines of 2021, #39: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’19
94 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
94 points/Top 100 Argentine Wines of 2022, #94: Teho Malbec ’20
94 points/Top 100 Argentine Wines of 2022, #95: Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude ’18
94 points: Wapisa Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
93 points/Top 100 Value Wines of 2021, #51: Lagar de Codegua Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
93 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’20
93 points: Wapisa Pinot Noir ’20
93 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas Estate Blend ’18
93 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas Blend de Blancs ’21
93 points: Zolo Malbec Black ’18
93 points: Zaha Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
93 points: Tapiz Bicentenario ’19
93 points: Zaha Malbec Toko Vineyard ’20
92 points: Zaha El Corte ’20
92 points: Zaha Chardonnay ’21
92 points: Teho El Corte ’20
92 points: Zolo Cabernet Franc Black ’18
92 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ’20
92 points: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’20
92 points: Zolo Petit Verdot Black ’18
92 points: Atrevida El Corte ’21
92 points: Spirit of the Andes Malbec Reserve ’20
92 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’20
92 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’21
92 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon ’21
92 points: Tapiz Malbec ’21
92 points: Spirit of the Andes Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
92 points: Spirit of the Andes Malbec Organic ’21
91 points: Zolo Cabernet Franc Reserve ’21
91 points: Zolo Sauvignon Blanc ’21
91 points: Altocedro Malbec Ano Cero ’21
91 points: Altocedro Los Poetas Libertad Blend ’20
91 points: Tapiz Chardonnay ’21
91 points: Zolo Unoaked Chardonnay ’21
91 points: Los Poetas Libertad Blend ’20
91 points: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’21
91 points: Black Cabra Chardonnay ’21
91 points: Atrevida Chardonnay ’21
90 points: Las Cartas Sauvignon Blanc ’21
90 points: Las Cartas Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
90 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon ’21
90 points: Zolo Torrontes ’21
90 points: Anko Malbec ’21
90 points: Spirit of the Andes Chardonnay Reserve ’21
90 points: Atrevida Cabernet Sauvignon ’21
90 points: Atrevida Malbec ’21
90 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Organic ’21
90 points: Zolo Malbec ’21
90 points: Zolo Malbec Organic ’21
90 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Gran Reserva ’17
90 points: Las Vertientes Benchmark Reserva ’19
90 points: Spirit of the Andes Chardonnay Organic ’21
90 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Ano Cero ’21
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Gran Reserva ’19
90 points: Los Bocheros Cabernet Sauvignon ’21
90 points: Los Bocheros Malbec ’21
90 points: Ceibo Cabernet Sauvignon ’21
90 points: Ceibo Malbec ’21
90 points: Zolo Winemakers Blend Organic ’21
89 points: Black Cabra Malbec ’21
89 points: Zolo Torrontés ’21
89 points: Zolo Signature Red ’21
89 points: Black Cabra Cabernet Sauvignon ’21
89 points: Los Bocheros Red Blend ’21
88 points: Altocedro Tempranillo Ano Cero ’21
88 points: Tapiz Malbec Sparkling Brut Rose NV
88 points: Spirit of the Andes Cabernet Sauvignon Organic ’21

89 points: Criss Cross Zinfandel ’20
89 points: Gen5 Zinfandel ’20
88 points/Year’s Best: Gen5 Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
87 points/Year’s Best: Gen5 Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
87 points/Best Buy: Lamadrid Malbec ’21
87 points: Criss Cross Chardonnay ’21
87 points: Gen5 Ancestral Red ’21

97 points: Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude ’18
96 points: Altocedro Malbec Gran Reserva ’19
94 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’18
94 points: Tapiz Retrato por Jean Claude ’17
93 points: Zaha Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
93 points: Almacén de la Quebrada Cachi ’19
93 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’18
93 points: Tigerstone Malbec ’20
93 points: Altocedro Año Cero Malbec ’21
93 points: Tapiz Bicentenario ’19
92 points: Almacenistas de la Quebrada Pucara ’19
92 points: Teho El Corte ’20
92 points: Teho Malbec ’20
92 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’20
92 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’20
92 points: Anko Flor de Cardon Malbec ’21
92 points: Altocedro Añ0 Cer Cabernet Sauvignon ’21
92 points Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’21
92 points: Zaha Sparkling NV
92 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’20
92 points: Puramun Chardonnay Reserva ’20
91 points: Tigerstone Garnacha ’21
91 points: Anko Flor de Cardon Cabernet Sauvignon ’21
91 points: Wapisa Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
91 points: Anko Torrontés ’21
91 points: Zaha Malbec ’20
91 points: Wapisa Malbec ’20
91 points: Zaha El Corte ’20
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’20
90 points: Dominio La Freneza Pinot Noir La Freneza ’21
90 points: Anko Malbec ’21
90 points: Atrevida Chardonnay ’21
89 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’20
89 points: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’22
89 points: Zolo Chardonnay Unoaked ’22
89 points: Zolo Sauvignon Blanc ’22

Tim Atkin’s Wines of the Year
Best Bordeaux Blends:Tapiz Las Notas de Jean-Claude ’18: 98 points
Best Bordeaux Blends: Teho Corte ’20: 95 points
Best Malbec: Tapiz Black Tears ’18: 95 points
98 points: Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude ’18
96 points: Cielo Arriba ’20
95 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’18
95 points: Almacén de la Quebrada Cachi ’20
95 points: Teho Corte ’20
94 points: Almacén de la Quebrada Pucará ’20
94 points: Zaha Malbec ’20
93 points: Zaha El Corte ’20
93 points: Zaha Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
93 points: Teho Malbec ’20
92 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’20
92 points: Tigerstone Garnacha ’20
92 points: Tapiz Cabernet Franc Alta Collection ’19
91 points: Wapisa Pinot Noir ’20
91 points: Tigerstone Malbec ’20
90 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’19
90 points: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’21
90 points: Puramun Cabernet Franc Reserva ’19
89 points: Altocedro Año Cero Malbec ’21
89 points: Tapiz Alta Collection Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
89 points: Los Poetas Libertad Blend ’21
89 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’20
88 points: Los Bocheros Cabernet Sauvignon ’21
88 points: Los Bocheros Malbec ’21
88 points: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’20

5 Stars: Tapiz Sparkling Torrontes
5 Stars: Wapisa Pinot Noir ’19
5 Stars: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’20
5 Stars: Wapisa Cabernet Sauvignon ’19
4+ Stars: Tassajara Pinot Noir ’19
4+ Stars: Las Cartas Sauvignon Blanc ’21
4+ Stars: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’19
4+ Stars: Zolo Sauvignon Blanc ’21
4+ Stars: Zolo Torrontes ’21
4+ Stars: Tapiz Malbec Rosé ’19
4 Stars: Las Cartas Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
4 Stars: Osmosis Sauvignon Blanc ’21
4 Stars: Gen5 Ancestral Red ’20

89 points: Osmosis Red Blend ’21
89 points: Osmosis Sauvignon Blanc ’22

“Top 50 Wines of 2022”: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’18
“Best Malbec for 2022” 93 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’19
“Best Malbec for 2022” 90 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’18
“Best Malbec for 2022” 90 points: Wapisa Malbec ’19
“Best Malbec for 2022” 89 points: Anko Malbec ’20

The 21 Best Argentine Malbecs to Drink Right Now
Tapiz Black Tears Malbec 2015
Wapisa Malbec 2018

Gold: Gen5 Chardonnay ’19
Gold: Crooked Path “The Wanderer” ’19
Silver: Criss Cross Old Vine Zinfandel ’19
Silver: Criss Cross Chardonnay ’20
Silver: Gen5 Ancestral Red ’20
Silver: Gen5 Merlot ’19
Silver: Gen5 Sauvignon Blanc ’20

Gold: Tassajara Pinot Noir ’19
Bronze: Anko Malbec ’20
Bronze: Osmosis Sauvignon Blanc ’21
Bronze: Tapiz Black Tears Malbec ’17
Bronze: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’18

92pts/Gold: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’17

2022 News

April 2022 – Vino del Sol Teams up with Ventisquero Wine Estates of Chile to Introduce New Label Las Cartas
Spring Launch Welcomes New Sauvignon Blanc 2021 and Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
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March 2022 – Sustainability, Art & Argentina: 5 Questions with Patricia Ortiz
It might seem contradictory for a winery owner to also be a physician, but Patricia Ortiz defies definitions. She helms not one, not two, but three Argentine wineries: Tapiz, Zolo and Wapisa.
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February 2022 – Women of Argentina: Patricia Ortiz
As International Women’s Day (8th March) approaches, Wines of Argentina is continuing to strengthen its commitment to gender diversity and equality at every level. It wants every organisation in Argentina’s wine industry to be actively pursuing gender balance, offering support and guidance where needed to ensure women, and men, are given equal opportunities to succeed.
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2021 Reviews

92 points: Altocedro Malbec Gran Reserva ’18
91 points/Top 100 Wines of 2021: Zaha Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
90 points/Smart Buy: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’18
90 points/Smart Buy: Zaha El Corte ’18
90 points/Smart Buy: Zolo Cabernet Franc Reserve ’18
89 points/Top Value: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’20
89 points/Top Value: Lamadrid Malbec ’19
89 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’20
89 points: Puramun Cabernet Franc Reserva ’18
89 points: Atrevida Cabernet Sauvignon ’19
88 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’19
88 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ’19
88 points: Los Poetas Libertad Blend ’19
Top Value: Zolo Malbec ’20

95 points: Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude ’14
94 points: Teho Malbec ’19
94 points: Teho Corte ’19
93 points: Zaha El Corte ’19
93 points: Puramun Cabernet Franc Reserva ’16
93 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’16
93 points: Anko Tigerstone Garnacha ’19
93 points: Anko Tigerstone Malbec ’19
92+ points: Zaha Malbec ’19
92 points: Lagar de Codegua Aluvión ’18
92 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’15
91+ points: Lagar de Codegua Syrah Limited Edition ’18
91 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’15
91 points: Puramun Co-Fermented ’15
91 points: Puramun Chardonnay Reserva ’19
91 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ’18
91 points: Anko Cabernet Sauvignon Flor de Cardon ’19
91 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’19
91 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’19
91 points: Atrevida Chardonnay ’20
91 points: Zaha Cabernet Sauvignon ’19
91 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’19
90 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’20
90 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’19
90 points: Atrevida Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
90 points: Atrevida Malbec ’20
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’20
90 points: Altocedro Tempranillo Año Cero ’20
90 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’19
90 points: Anko Torrontes ’20
90 points: Verum Chardonnay ’19
89 points: Lagar de Codegua Amalgama ’19
89 points: Verum Malbec ’19
89 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’19
89 points: Anko Malbec ’20
89 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’20
89 points: Tapiz Bicentenario ’18
89 points: Spirit of the Andes Malbec ’18
89 points: Zolo Cabernet Franc Reserve ’19
89 points: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’19
88 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ’18
88 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’18
88 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’18
88 points: Wapisa Pinot Noir ’19
88 points: Zolo Malbec ’19
88 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Organic ’19
88 points: Tapiz Malbec Organic ’19
88 points: Spirit of the Andes Chardonnay ’19
88 points: Spirit of the Andes Cabernet Sauvignon ’18

93 points/Editors’ Choice: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’18
91 points/Editors’ Choice: Tassajara Pinot Noir ’19
91 points: Wapisa Malbec ’18
90 points/Best Buy: Gen5 Chardonnay ’19
90 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’18
90 points/Best of the Year: Anko Malbec ’20
90 points: Verum Malbec ’19
90 points: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’16
89 points: Criss Cross Old Vine Zinfandel ’17
89 points/Best Buy: Zolo Malbec ’19
89 points: Criss Cross Petite Sirah ’17
88 points/Best Buy: Gen5 Ancestral Red ’20
88 points/Best Buy: Gen5 Sauvignon Blanc ’20
88 points/Best Buy: Zolo Malbec ’20
88 points/Best Buy: Gen5 Chardonnay ’18
88 points/Best Buy: Gen5 Old Vine Zinfandel ’18
88 points/Best Buy: Black Cabra Malbec ’19
88 points/Best Buy: Ceibo Malbec ’19
88 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’20
88 points: Anko Torrontés ’20
88 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’19
88 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’19
88 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Organic ’18
Best Buy: Gen5 Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
Best Buy: Tacho Malbec ’19
Best Buy: Ceibo Malbec ’20

96 points/Top 100 Argentine Wine of 2021: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’17
94 points/Top 100 Argentine Wine of 2021: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’19
94 points: Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude ’17
94 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’19
94 points: Estancia Los Cardones Cabernet Sauvignon Flor de Cardon ’19
93 points/Top 100 Argentine Wine of 2021: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’20
93 points/Top 100 Argentine Wine of 2021: Anko Malbec Tigerstone ’19
93 points/Top 100 Argentine Wine of 2021: Zaha Malbec ’19
93 points: Zolo Malbec Black ’17
93 points: Tapiz Bicentenario ’18
93 points: Teho Malbec Tomal Vineyard ’19
93 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’19
93 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’20
93 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’19
93 points: Zaha Semillón ’20
92 points: Altocedro Malbec Gran Reserva ’18
92 points: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’19
92 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’17
92 points: Anko Cabernet Sauvignon ’19
92 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’19
92 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ’19
92 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’18
92 points: Zaha El Corte ’19
92 points: Teho Corte Tomal Vineyard ’19
92 points: Zaha Marsanne ’20
92 points: Wapisa Malbec ’19
92 points: Zaha Cabernet Sauvignon ’19
92 points: Spirit of the Andes Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ’19
92 points: Zolo Malbec ’20
92 points: Wapisa Cabernet Sauvignon ’19
92 points: Atrevida Malbec ’20
92 points: Atrevida Malbec Organic ’19
92 points: Zaha Chardonnay ’20
92 points: Tapiz Malbec ’20
91 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’20
91 points: Anko Malbec ’20
91 points: Anko Torrontes ’20
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec ’20
91 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
91 points: Lamadrid Bonarda ’20
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’18
91 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’18
91 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’18
91 points: Lamadrid Matilde ’15
91 points: Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’18
91 points: Lamadrid Begani Reserva ’18
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’16
91 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Gran Reserva ’16
91 points: Black Cabra Chardonnay ’20
91 points: Zolo Chardonnay Unoaked ’20
91 points: Black Cabra Malbec ’20
91 points: Ceibo Malbec ’20
91 points: Zolo Cabernet Franc Reserve ’19
91 points: Zolo Sauvignon Blanc ’20
91 points: Ceibo Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
91 points: Los Bocheros Malbec ’20
91 points: Las Vertientes Benchmark Reserva ’18
91 points: Las Vertientes Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’19
91 points: Zolo Torrontes ’20
91 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
91 points: Atrevida Chardonnay ’20
91 points: Zolo Signature Red ’20
90 points: Altocedro Tempranillo Año Cero ’20
90 points: Black Cabra Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
90 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’20
90 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
90 points: Las Vertientes Benchmark Classico ’20
90 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva ’16
90 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Organic ’19
90 points: Lagar de Codegua Amalgama ’19
90 points: Atrevida Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
90 points: Los Bocheros Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
90 points: Los Bocheros Red Blend ’20
89 points: Bastante Bien Malbec ’20
89 points: Bastante Bien Cabernet Sauvignon ’20

95 points: Teho Malbec ’19
94 points: Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude ’15
94 points: Zaha Malbec ’19
93 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ’19
93 points: Teho El Corte ’19
93 points: Zaha El Corte ’19
92 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’92
92 points: Anko Malbec Tigerstone ’19
92 points: Anko Garnacha Tigerstone ’20
92 points: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’17
92 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’20
92 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’19
92 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’18
91 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’19
91 points: Zaha Cabernet Sauvignon ’19
91 points: Anko Torrontés ’20
91 points: Anko Cabernet Sauvignon Flor de Cardón ’20
91 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardón ’20
91 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva ’17
91 points: Lagar de Codegua Aluvión ’18
91 points: Puramun Cabernet Franc Reserva ’19
91 points: Anko Malbec ’20
91 points: Zolo Cabernet Franc Reserve ’19
90 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’19
90 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’20
90 points: Zolo Unoaked Chardonnay ’20
90 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ’19
90 points: Tapiz Extra Brut Rosé Sparkling Malbec NV
90 points: Tapiz Extra Brut Sparkling Torrontés NV
90 points: Lagar de Codegua Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
90 points: Atrevida Chardonnay ’20
90 points: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’19
89 points: Lamadrid Malbec Matilde ’15
89 points: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’20
88 points: Puramun Co-Fermented ’17
88 points: Wapisa Pinot Noir ’20
88 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’19
88 points: Zolo Unoaked Chardonnay ’21
88 points: Lagar de Codegua Amalgama ’18

93 points: Anko Tigerstone Malbec ’19
93 points/Year’s Best Mendoza Malbec: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’19
93 points/Year’s Best Mendoza Malbec: Tapiz Black Tears Malbec ’17
Best Buy/Year’s Best U.S. Chardonnay: Gen5 Chardonnay ’18
Best Buy: Lamadrid Malbec ’20
Best Buy: Black Cabra Malbec ’20

2021 Winemaker of the Year: Alejandro “Colo” Sejanovich
96 points: Teho Malbec Tomal Vineyard ’19
95 points: Teho Corte Tomal Vineyard ’19
94 points: Zaha El Corte ’19
93 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’20
93 points: Zaha Malbec ’19
93 points: Wapisa Malbec ’19
93 points: Anko Tigerstone Garnacha ’19
93 points: Puramun Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’18
92 points: Zaha Cabernet Sauvignon ’19
92 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’19
92 points: Anko Tigerstone Malbec ’19
91 points: Zaha Chardonnay ’20
91 points: Wapisa Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
91 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’19
90 points: Tapiz Sauvignon Blanc Alta Collection ’20
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’20
90 points: Anko Torrontes ’20
90 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’19
90 points: Wapisa Pinot Noir ’19
90 points: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’20
90 points: Atrevida Malbec ’20
90 points: Los Poetas Libertad Blend ’20
90points: Los Bocheros Malbec ’20
90 points: Atrevida Malbec Organic ’19
89 points: Altocedro Año Cero Tempranillo ’20
89 points: Anko Malbec ’20
89 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva ’16
89 points: Los Bocheros Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
89 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’18
89 points: Los Poetas Malbec ’20

92 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’18
90 points: Osmosis Sauvignon Blanc ’21

5 Stars: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’16
5 Stars: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’15
4+ Stars: Taonga Sauvignon Blanc ’19
4+ Stars: Tapiz Sparkling
4+ Stars: Puramun Chardonnay Reserva ’18
4 Stars: Lagar de Codegua Aluvion ’14
4 Stars: Wapisa Pinot Noir ’17
4 Stars: Zolo Cabernet Franc Reserve ’17
4 Stars: Formation Pinot Noir ’18

Double Gold: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’18
Double Gold: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’14
Silver: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’17
Silver: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’19

95 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas” ’12
93 points: Tapiz Malbec ’18
88 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon ’19

2021 News
October 2021 – Vino del Sol’s Wines Have Been Chosen for the Culinary Institute of America’s New Online Masters in Wine & Beverage Management Program.
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July 2021 – Osmosis Sauvignon Blanc nominated for the WSWA Brand Battle Tournament in the Low & No Alcohol Category.
Learn More »
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February 2021 – Industry Veteran Bobby Wallace Joins Vino del Sol
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Estate of Mind: Fruit from an Exceptional Source
The source of grapes is the first building block in winemaking. To obtain them from an exceptional source, a place that is rare, unusual, prized, and of supreme quality is a holy grail to the winemaker, the starting point on a mission toward excellence. Martina Galeano discusses Osmosis Sauvignon Blanc and Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve.
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The 21 Best Argentine Malbecs to Drink Right Now
Whether you’re looking for a great bottle to pair with dinner or drinking Malbec just to enjoy it, these wines won’t do you wrong.
Article features: Tapiz “Black Tears” Malbec, Wapisa Malbec, & Zolo Malbec Reserve
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Aging Wine Underwater Created ‘Stunning’ Difference, Says Winery
An Argentinian winery compared bottles of the same wine aged under the sea versus in the cellar head-to-head.
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Osmosis Mention in Beverage Media
New brand announcement in the August issue
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Wapisa Pinot Noir Named one Wine of the Week
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Wapisa featured in Decanter Magazine
“Argentinian Producers Age Wine in the Ocean”
Argentinian winery Wapisa has revealed ‘stunning’ results from their nine-month underwater aging experiment after becoming the first in the country to embrace the trend last year.
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2020 Reviews

92 points: Zaha Malbec ’18
91 points & Best Buy: Lamadrid Bonarda ’19
91 points/Best Buy: Criss Cross Chardonnay ’17
91 points: Zolo Cabernet Franc Reserva ’17
90 points: Crooked Path Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
90 points: Lagar de Codegua Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’17
90 points: Los Bocheros Malbec ’19
90 points: Criss Cross Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
89 points & Best Buy: Gen5 Sauvignon Blanc ’18
88 points & Best Buy: Atrevida Chardonnay ’19
Best Buy: Gen5 Ancestral Red ’17
Best Buy: Zolo Sauvignon Blanc ’19
Best Buy: Zolo Chardonnay ’19
Best Buy: Zolo Signature Rosé ’19
Best Buy: Ceibo Chardonnay ’19

93 points: TeHo Malbec ’18
92 points/Top Value: Anko Malbec ’17
91 points/Top Value: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’18
91 points: Zaha Malbec ’17
90 points: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’15
90 points/Top Value: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’17
#1 Smart Buy, Argentine Malbec: Anko Malbec ’17
#1 Smart Buy, Argentine non-Malbec: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
88 points: Zolo Sauvignon Blanc ’19

95 points/Wine of the Week: Wapisa Malbec ’17
95 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’18
94 points: Estancia Los Cardones Malbec Tigerstone ’18
94 points: Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude ’14
94 points: Verum Malbec ’19
93 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’15
93 points: Lagar de Codegua Cabernet Sauvignon ’17
93 points: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’19
93 points: Wapisa Pinot Noir ’19
93 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’19
93 points: Spirit of the Andes Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ’18
93 points: Zolo Malbec Black ’15
93 points: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’18
93 points: Zaha El Corte ’18
93 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ’18
93 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’18
93 points: Zaha Malbec ’18
92 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’15
92 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’19
92 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’19
92 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’18
92 points: Zolo Cabernet Franc Reserve ’18
92 points: Wapisa Malbec ’18
92 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’18
92 points: Zolo Petit Verdot Black ’15
92 points: Atrevida Chardonnay ’19
92 points: Puramun Cabernet Franc Reserva ’18
92 points: Puramun Chardonnay Reserva ’19
92 points: Tapiz Bicentenario ’17
92 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon ’19
92 points: Teho El Corte ’18
92 points: Verum Cabernet Franc Reserva ’18
92 points: Teho Malbec ’18
92 points: Atrevida Malbec ’19
91 points: Anko Malbec ’19
91 points Atrevida Paraje Altamira Aventura ‘18
91 points: Black Cabra Chardonnay ’19
91 points: Tapiz Malbec ’19
91 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’18
91 points: Zolo Sauvignon Blanc ’19
91 points: Zolo Signature Red ’19
91 points: Zolo Torrontés ’19
91 points: Zaha Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
91 points: Los Poetas Libertad Blend ’18
91 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’16
91 points: Los Bocheros Malbec ’19
91 points: Lamadrid BEGANI Reserva ’17
91 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon ’19
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec ’19
91 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon ’19
91 points: Verum Chardonnay ’19
91 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ’18
91 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’19
91 points: Zolo Chardonnay ’19
90 points: Zolo Malbec ’19
90 points: Las Vertientes Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’18
90 points: Lagar de Bezana Amalgama ’18
90 points: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’15
90 points: Los Bocheros Red Blend ’19
90 points: Altocedro Tempranillo Año Creo ’19
90 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’19
90 points: Amalgama ’18
90 points: Anko Torrontés ’19
90 points: Black Cabra Malbec ’19
90 points: Ceibo Malbec ’19
89 points: Los Bocheros Cabernet Sauvignon ’19
89 points: Lagar de Bezana Rosado ’19
89 points: Las Vertientes Benchmark ’19
88 points: Ceibo Cabernet Sauvignon ’19

93 points/Year’s Best Mendoza Malbecs: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’15
92 points/Year’s Best Mendoza Malbecs: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’16
92 points/Year’s Best Mendoza Malbecs: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’18
92 points/Best Buy/Year’s Best Mendoza Malbecs: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’18
90 points/Year’s Best Mendoza Malbecs: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’18
Best Buy/Year’s Best Cabernet: Gen5 Cabernet Sauvignon ’16
Best Buy/Year’s Best Cabernet: Criss Cross Cabernet Sauvignon ’16
Best Buy: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’18

91 points: Lagar de Codegua Syrah ’17
88-90 points: Lagar de Codegua Cabernet Sauvignon ’18

92 points: Puramun Chardonnay Reserva ’19
91 points: Lagar de Codegua Syrah ’17
91 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’19
91 points: Lagar de Codegua MCT ’17
90 points: Lagar de Codegua Cabernet Sauvignon ’17
90 points: Lagar de Codegua Aluvion ’17
89 points: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’19
89 points: Zolo Chardonnay ’19

96 points: Teho Malbec ‘18
95 points: Tapiz Black Tears ‘15
95 points: Wapisa Malbec ‘18
94 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ‘19
94 points: ZaHa Malbec ’17
93 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ‘18
93 points: Zaha Malbec ‘18
93 points: Puramun Chardonnay Reserva ‘19
92 points: Puramun Co-Fermented ‘17
92 points: Verum Pinot Noir ‘19
92 points: Ank Malbeco Tigerstone ‘18
92 points: Verum Cabernet Franc Reserva ‘18
92 points: Zaha El Corte ‘18
91 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ‘18
91 points: Verum Chardonnay ‘19
91 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’18
91 points: Puramun Cabernet Franc Reserva ‘18
91 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ‘16
91 points: Verum Malbec ‘19
90 points: Wapisa Pinot Noir ‘18
90 points: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ‘19
90 points: Lagar de Codegua Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
90 points: Lagar de Codegua Syrah ’17
90 points: Altocedro Tempranillo Año Cero ’19
90 points: Atrevida Malbec Aventura ’18
90 points: Los Bocheros Malbec ‘19
90 points: Anko Torrontes ‘19
90 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ‘18
89 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ‘18
89 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ‘19
89 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’19
89 points: Atrevida Chardonnay ’19
89 points: Las Poetas Malbec ‘19
89 points: Anko Malbec ‘19
89 points: Lamadrid Malbec ‘19
89 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ‘18
88 points: Lagar de Codegua Rosado ’19
88 points: Atrevida Malbec ’19
88 points: Las Poetas Libertad Blend ‘19

92 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ‘19

Best of Class & Double Gold Medal: Crooked Path The Wanderer ’17

92 points: Crooked Path “The Wanderer” ’17
89+ points: Crooked Path Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
89 points: Crooked Path Zinfandel ’17

5 Stars: Lamadrid Begani Reserva ’16
5 Stars: Puramun Co-Fermented ’14
5 Stars: Zolo Malbec Reserva ’17
4+ Stars: Taonga Sauvignon Blanc ’18
4 Stars: Formation Chardonnay ’16

89 points/Best Buy: Taonga Sauvignon Blanc ’19

Global Malbec Masters:
97 points & Master: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’14

Good Cheap Vino
90 points: Zolo Cabernet Franc Reserve ’17
A Best Buy Wine of 2019: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’15

2020 News
October 2020 – Vino del Sol Nominated for Importer of the Year by Wine Enthusiast
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August 2020 – Carolyn Wildman Named New Director of Strategic Accounts
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December 12, 2019:

Altocedro and Anko Featured in Wine Spectator
We are proud that in Wine Spectator’s Annual Report on Argentina (“Malbec’s New Heights,” by Kim Marcus), Anko Malbec was the #1 Top Value and Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon was highlighted as a great Cab to try. Tapiz Black Tears ’14 was also named a Top Wine.
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December 1, 2019:

Vino del Sol Named U.S. Wine Importer of the Year by Lux Life Magazine

July to December 2019 Reviews

Great Pinot Noir for Under $20: Verum Pinot Noir ’18
Great Bottle of Cabernet Franc to Drink Right Now: Zolo Cabernet Franc Reserve ’17

Top 100 Wine of the Year: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’16
Top 100 Best Buy of the Year: Gen5 Merlot ’16
Top 100 Cellar Selections: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’17
92 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’17
89 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’18
Best Buy: Amalgama ’17
Best Buy: Black Cabra Malbec ’18
91 pts & Best Buy: Criss Cross Chardonnay ’17
Best Buy: Gen5 Chardonnay ’17
92 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’17
92 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’17
89 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’17
89 points: Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’17
93 points: Lagar Aluvion ’14
92 points: Tapiz Black Tears Malbec ’14
91 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’14
90 points: Las Vertientes Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’17
91 points: Verum Malbec ’17
91 points: Wapisa Malbec ’17
89 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’17
89 points: Zolo Malbec Gaucho Select ’18
88 points: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’17
Best Buy: Zolo Signature Red ’18

90 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’18
91+ points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’18
91 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’18
93 points: Altocedro Malbec Gran Reserva ’17
91 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’17
91 points: Altocedro Tempranillo Año Cero ’18
90 points: Anko Cabernet Sauvignon Flor de Cardon ’18
90 points: Anko Malbec ’18
90+ points: Anko Torrontés ’19
91 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardón ’18
92 points: Atrevida Chardonnay ’18
91 points: Atrevida Malbec ’18
93 points: Estancia Los Cardones ’17
93 points: Estancia Los Cardones Garnacha Tigerstone ’18
92 points: Estancia Los Cardones Malbec Tigerstone ’17
90 points: Los Poetas Libertad Blend
91 points: Puramun Chardonnay Reserva ’18
91 points: Quimay Malbec ’18
91 points: Tapiz Bicentenario ’17
90 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’18
91 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’19
95 points: Tapiz Las Notas ’13
90 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’18
92 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’14
89 points: Tapiz Malbec Rosé Alta Collection ’19
91 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’14
92 points: Teho El Corte ’17
94 points: Teho Malbec ’17
93 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’17
90 points: Zaha Cabernet Sauvignon ’17
92 points: Zaha Chardonnay ’18
92+ points: Zaha El Corte ’17
92 points: Zaha Malbec ’17
93 points: Zaha Marsanne ’18
92 points: Zaha Semillon ’18
88 points: Spirit of the Andes Cabernet Sauvignon ’17
91 points: Verum Cabernet Franc Reserva ’17
90 points: Verum Chardonnay ’18
90 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ’17
90 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’18
89 points: Wapisa Pinot Noir ’18
91 points: Zolo Cabernet Franc Reserve ’18
88 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ’18
89 points: Zolo Malbec Black ’14
89 points: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’18

91 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’14
90 points & Savvy Shopper: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’17
90 points: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’15
89 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’18
89 points: Puramun Co-Fermented ’15
88 points: Las Vertientes Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’17
88 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’17
88 points: Tapiz Malbec ’18
88 points: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’18

Wine Spectator’s 9 Argentine Malbecs that Pack a Punch:
Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’15
Tapiz Malbec ’18
Zolo Malbec Reserve ’18

Year’s Best Mendoza Malbec: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’18
Year’s Best Mendoza Malbec: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’17
Year’s Best Mendoza Malbec: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’17
Year’s Best Mendoza Malbec: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’17
Top 100 Best Buy of the Year: Criss Cross Petite Sirah ’16

Best of Class and Double Gold Medal: Crooked Path The Wanderer ’17

94 points: Lagar de Codegua Aluvión ’18
92 points: Lagar de Codegua Syrah ’17
92 points: Lagar de Codegua Cabernet Sauvignon ’18

Top 100 Wine of Argentina: Estancia Los Cardones Malbec Tigerstone ’17
Top 100 Wine of Argentina: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’14
Top 100 Wine of Argentina: Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude ’13
Top 100 Wine of Argentina: Wapisa Malbec ’17

August 15, 2019:

Vino del Sol Featured in Market Watch
Vino del Sol is proud to be featured in Market Watch’s July/August magazine article “Argentina’s Arc” where Matt Hedges discussed the Patagonian category and Verum and Wapisa. Read More »

June 1, 2019:

Formation (Scheid) Wins 2019 Green Medal
We are proud to announce that Formation’s parent company, Scheid Vineyards, won the 2019 Green Medal Environment Award. Read More »

January to June 2019 Reviews

90 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’17
89 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
89 points: Crooked Path Zinfandel ’16
88 points: Crooked Path Cabernet Sauvignon ’17
Best Buy: Gen5 Cabernet Sauvignon ’15
89 pts & Best Buy: Gen5 Merlot ’16
95 points: Lamadrid Malbec Matilde ’13
89 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
89 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’16
88 points: Taonga Sauvignon Blanc ’17
Best Buy & 87 pts: Zolo Sauvignon Blanc ’18
Best Buy: Zolo Torrontés ’18
Best Buy: Zolo Chardonnay ’18

91 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’18
92 pts & Top Value: Anko Malbec ’17
93 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’14
90 points: Zaha Malbec ’16

Serious Value: Zolo Malbec ’17
Top 4 Wine with Classic Burgers: Zolo Malbec ’17

92 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’18
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’18
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’17
90 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’17
93 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’17
92 points: Anko Malbec ’18
91 points: Anko Torrontés ’18
94 points: Estancias Los Cardones Malbec Tigerstone ’17
92 points: Atrevida Malbec ’18
91 points: Atrevida Chardonnay ’18
90 points: Atrevida Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
90 points: Bastante Bien Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
90 points: Bastante Bien Red Blend ’18
89 points: Bastante Bien Malbec ’18
88 points: Bastante Bien Chardonnay ’18
91 points: Black Cabra Chardonnay ’18
91 points: Black Cabra Malbec ’18
93 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’17
92 points: Lamadrid BEGANI Reserva ’16
92 points: Lamadrid Malbec Matilde ’13
92 points: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’14
91 points: Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’17
91 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
91 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’17
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec ’18
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’17
92 points: Las Vertientes Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’17
91 points: Las Vertientes Benchmark ’17
92 points: Los Bocheros Malbec ’18
91 points: Los Bocheros Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
90 points: Los Bocheros Red Blend ’18
90 points: Los Poetas Libertad Blend ’17
91 points: Puramun Chardonnay Reserva ’18
91 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’15
90 points: Quimay Malbec ’18
91 points: Tacho Malbec ?
91 points: Tacho Malbec Reserva ?
96 points: Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude ’13
95 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’14
94 points: Tapiz Bicentenario ’15
94 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’17
94 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’17
93 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’18
93 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’14
92 points: Tapiz Malbec Organic ’17
91 points: Tapiz Malbec ’18
90 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
93 points: Teho Malbec ’17
90 points: Teho El Corte ’17
92 points: Verum Cabernet Franc Reserva ’17
92 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ’17
91 points: Verum Chardonnay ’18
91 points: Verum Malbec ’17
90 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’18
95 points: Wapisa Malbec ’17
94 points: Wapisa Pinot Noir ’17
93 points: Wapisa Cabernet Sauvignon ’17
92 points: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’18
92 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’17
92 points: Zaha Cabernet Sauvignon ’17
92 points: Zaha El Corte ’17
93 points: Zolo Cabernet Franc Reserve ’17
93 points: Zolo Malbec Black ’14
93 points: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’17
92 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ’17
92 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Organic ’17
92 points: Zolo Chardonnay ’18
92 points: Zolo Malbec ’18
92 points: Zolo Signature Red ’18
91 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
91 points: Zolo Malbec Gaucho Select Reserve ’17
91 points: Zolo Petit Verdot Black ’14
91 points: Zolo Sauvignon Blanc ’18
91 points: Zolo Torrontés ’18
Top 20 Wine Under $30: Wapisa Malbec ’16
92 points: Amalgama ’17
92 points: Lagar de Bezana Syrah Limited Edition ’15
92 points: Lagar de Codegua Aluvión ’15
90 points: Lagar de Codegua Rosado ’18
90 points: Lagar de Bezana Cabernet Sauvignon ’16

90 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’18
90 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’17
90 points: Criss Cross Petite Sirah ’16

2019 Wine Style Awards
#3 Argentine Torrontés: Anko Torrontés ’17
#10 Argentine Bordeaux Blend: Tapiz Las Notas ’12

90 points: Altocedro Tempranillo Año Cero ’18
91 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’17
90 points: Anko Torrontés ’18
94 points: Anko Estancia los Cardones Malbec Tigerstone ’17
90 points: Atrevida Malbec ’18
89 points: Atrevida Chardonnay ’18
91 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’17
90 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’17
89 points: Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’17
89 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon ’18
89 points: Lamadrid Malbec ’18
95 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’14
92 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’17
90 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’17
Second Growth: Puramun
94 points: Puramun Chardonnay Reserva ’18
93 points: Puramun Co-Fermented ’15
93 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’15
90 points: Quimay Malbec ’18
First Growth: Bodega Teho
Best Malbec: Teho Malbec ’17
Best Red Blend: Teho El Corte ’17
96 points: Teho Malbec ’17
96 points: Teho El Corte ’17
94 points: Teho Cabernet Franc ’18
94 points: Zaha El Corte ’17
94 points: Zaha Malbec ’17
93 points: Zaha Cabernet Sauvignon ’17
Second Growth: Verum (Bodega del Río Elorza)
93 points: Verum Cabernet Franc Reserva ’17
93 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ’17
93 points: Verum Chardonnay ’18
92 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’18
90 points: Verum Malbec ’17
92 points: Wapisa Malbec ’17
92 points: Wapisa Pinot Noir ’17
92 points: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’18

Double Gold: Gen5 Zinfandel ’15

90 points: Taonga Sauvignon Blanc ’18 Download Sales Sheet »

2019 National New Sake Awards Japan:
Gold Medal: Manotsuru “Maho” Daiginjo Download Sales Sheet »

4+ Stars & Great Value: Wapisa Malbec ’16
4 Stars: Gen5 Ancestral Red ’16
4 Stars: Lagar de Bezana Cabernet Sauvignon ’15
4 Stars: Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’14
4 Stars: Taonga Sauvignon Blanc ’17

January, 2019:

Vino del Sol hires Isaac Perez as New England Sales Manager and Clarilea Hyde as Controller

September 1, 2018:

Wine & Spirits names Gen5 Old Vine Zinfandel ’14 a Top 100 Best Buy of 2018!

August 25, 2018:

Wine Enthusiast names Zolo Malbec ’17 a Top 100 Best Buy of 2018!

August 6, 2018:
Vino del Sol’s Matt Hedges featured in The Wine Write.

July to December 2018 Reviews

88 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon ’17
93 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’15
91 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’17
90 points: Criss Cross Petite Sirah ’16
87 points: Formation Chardonnay ’16
89 pts & Best Buy: Gen5 Chardonnay ’16
Best Buy: Gen5 Old Vine Zinfandel ’15
91 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’16
89 points: Tapiz Malbec (Classic) ’17
91 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’13
93 points: Zaha Malbec ’16
88 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ’15
91 points: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’15

93 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’14
89 points: Puramun Chardonnay Reserva ’17
89 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’15
90 points: Verum Cabernet Franc Reserva ’17
88 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ’17

Global Malbec Masters
97 points & #1 Malbec: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’13

89+ points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’16
88 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’17
88 points: Lamadrid Malbec ’17
89 points: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’14
91+ points: Lamadrid Malbec Matilde ’13
88 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’16
91 points: Puramun Chardonnay Reserva ’17
89 points: Spirit of the Andes Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’15
88 points: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’17
92+ points: Teho El Corte ’15
93 points: Zaha El Corte ’15
90+ points: Zaha Cabernet Sauvignon ’16
90 points: Zaha Chardonnay ’17
91 points: Zaha Malbec ’15
88 points: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’15

4+ Stars & Excellent Value: Taonga Sauvignon Blanc ’16

92 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’17
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’17
90 pts & Best Buy: Criss Cross Petite Sirah ’16
Top 100 Best Buy: Gen5 Old Vine Zinfandel ’14

April 24, 2018:

Cabernet Franc is on the Rise in Argentina.
This excellent SevenFifty article discusses the rise of this exciting varietal in Argentina, and includes interviews with Vino del Sol’s Scott Thomasen and other VDS friends. Read the Article »

April 20, 2018:

Vino del Sol and Tapiz Featured in Market Watch.
We are proud that Bodega Tapiz and Vino del Sol were discussed in Market Watch’s “Moving Past Malbec” article. Read the Article »

January 20, 2018:

Wine Spectator names Tapiz Top 60 Smart Buy Winery!
We are proud to announce that Wine Spectator chose Tapiz as one of just two Argentine wineries to be included in “Smart Buys: 60 go-to wineries for excellence and affordability.”

January to June 2018 Reviews

93 pts & Editors’ Choice: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Puramun Co-Fermented ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Anko Malbec Tigerstone ’15
89 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
89 pts & Best Buy: Zolo Malbec ’17: Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’16 Download Sales Sheet »
Best Buy: Black Cabra Cabernet Sauvignon ’17 Download Sales Sheet »

90 points: Abras Torrontés ’17
89 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’17
94 points: Altocedro Desnudos ’10
91 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’16
89 points: Altocedro LOS POETAS Libertad ’16
91 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’17
93 points: Altocedro Malbec Gran Reserva ’16
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’15
91 points: Altocedro Malbec Finca Los Galos ’16
91 points: Altocedro Malbec Fincas Los Inmigrantes ’16
90+ points: Altocedro Tempranillo Año Cero ’17
88 points: Amalgama ’16
89 points: Anko Malbec ’17
90+ points: Anko Torrontés ’17
89 points: Atrevida Malbec ’17
90 points: Atrevida Chardonnay ’17
91+ points: Atrevida El Corte ’16
89 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’16
91 points: Puramun Chardonnay Reserva ’17
90 points: Puramun Co-Fermented ’14
92+ points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’15
90 points: Quimay Chardonnay ’17
90 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’15
90 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’17
89 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’15
91 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’13
91 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’13
89 points: Verum Chardonnay ’17
90+ points: Verum Cabernet Franc Reserva ’16
89 points: Verum Malbec ’16
91 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ’16
92 points: Verum Malbec María Victoria ’16
92 points: Verum Malbec Tácito
89+ points: Verum Pinot Noir ’17
94 points: Teho El Corte ’16
93 points: Teho Malbec ’16
91 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’16
92 points: Zaha Chardonnay ’17
93+ points: Zaha El Corte ’16
93 points: Zaha Malbec ’16
92 points: Zaha Marsanne ’17
92+ points: Zaha Semillon ’17
90 points: Zolo Malbec Black ’13
88 points: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’15

90 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’16 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Altocedro LOS POETAS Libertad ’16
90 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ’16 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Verum Malbec ’16 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’16 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Lamadrid Malbec ’17
89 points: Zolo Malbec Reserva ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Zolo Signature Red ’16 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Zolo Torrontés ’17 Download Sales Sheet »
87 points: Zolo Unoaked Chardonnay ’17 Download Sales Sheet »

91 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’17
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’17
92 points: Altocedro Malbec Fincas Los Inmigrantes ’16
89 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’16
91 points: Altocedro LOS POETAS ’16
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’15
92 points: Anko Malbec ’17
92 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’16
93 points: Anko Malbec Tigerstone ’16
93 points: Anko Torrontés ’17
90 points: Atrevida Cabernet Sauvignon ’17
88 points: Atrevida Chardonnay ’17
92 points: Atrevida El Corte ’15
89 points: Black Cabra Malbec ’17
91 points: Lagar de Bezana AMALGAMA ’15
91 points: Lagar de Bezana Cabernet Sauvignon ’15
90 points: Lagar de Bezana Rosado ’17
92 points: Lagar de Bezana Syrah Limited Edition ’14
90 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon ’17
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec ’17
90 points: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’13
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec Matilde ’12
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’16
93 points: Puramun Chardonnay Reserva ’17
91 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’14
91 points: Quimay Chardonnay ’17
89 points: Quimay Malbec ’17
90 points: Quimay Pinot Noir ’17
93 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’15
93 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’17
91 points: Tapiz Malbec ’17
93 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’13
91 points: Tapiz Malbec Organic Grapes ’16
89 points: Tapiz Malbec Rosé Alta Collection ’17
94 points: Tapiz Seleccion de Barricas ’13
88 points: Tapiz Sparkling Torrontés
90 points: Teho El Corte ’16
93 points: Teho Malbec ’16
90 points: Verum Chardonnay ’17
92 points: Verum Malbec María Victoria ’16
90 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’17
92 points: Wapisa Cabernet Sauvignon ’16
95 points: Wapisa Malbec ’16
91 points: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’17
92 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’16
92 points: Zaha Chardonnay ’17
92 points: Zaha El Corte ’16
91 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon ’17
90 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Organic Grapes ’16
93 points: Zolo Chardonnay Unoaked ’17
92 points: Zolo Malbec ’17
92 points: Zolo Malbec Black ’13
92 points: Zolo Malbec Reserve ’15
93 points: Zolo Petite Verdot Black ’13
91 points: Zolo Sauvignon Blanc ’17
90 points: Zolo Signature Red ’17
91 points: Zolo Torrontés ’17

94 pts & Year’s Best Argentina Malbec: Zaha Malbec ’15
94 points: Teho El Corte ’15
Year’s Best U.S. Zinfandel & Best Buy: Gen5 Old Vine Zinfandel ’14

#18 World’s Best Grenache Buys: Los Cardones Grechache Tigerstone ’15
90 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’16
92 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’17
93 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’17

89 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’17
89 points: Anko Malbec ’17
92 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’17
90 points: Anko Torrontés ’17
94 points: Anko Estancia Los Cardones Malbec Tigerstone ’15
93 points: Lagar de Bezana Syrah Limited Edition ’14
90 points: Lagar de Bezana Rosado ’17
90 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’16
95 points: Puramun Chardonnay Reserva ’17
92 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’15
95 points: Teho Malbec ’16
94 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’16
96 points: Zaha El Corte ’16
94 points: Zaha Malbec ’16
93 points: Verum Chardonnay ’17
93 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’17
Argentina First Growth: Bodega Teho

90 points: Taonga Sauvignon Blanc ’17 Download Sales Sheet »

Gold Medal: Criss Cross Chardonnay ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
Gold Medal: Criss Petite Sirah ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
Gold Medal: Criss Old Vine Zinfandel ’15 Download Sales Sheet »

5 Stars: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
5 Stars: Zolo Signature Red ’16 Download Sales Sheet »
4+ Stars: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’17 Download Sales Sheet »
4 Stars: Gen5 Ancestral Red ’15 Download Sales Sheet »

September 20, 2017:

Tapiz named Top 100 Winery of 2017!
We are proud to announce that Wine & Spirits chose Tapiz as one of the Top 100 Wineries of 2017.
Read Press Release »

September 15, 2017:

Vino del Sol Launches the Wapisa Winery
Vino del Sol is proud to introduce to the United States Wapisa, the only winery in the exciting Atlantic Patagonian terroir.Read Press Release »

July to December 2017 Reviews

90 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’14
89 points: Altocedro Malbec Gran Reserva ’15
88 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’16
Best Buy: Black Cabra Cabernet Sauvignon ’16
90 pts & Editors’ Choice: Criss Cross Petite Sirah ’15
88 points: Criss Cross Chardonnay ’15
90 points & Best Buy: Gen5 Chardonnay ’15
Best Buy: Gen5 Merlot ’15
Best Buy: Gen5 Old Vine Zinfandel ’14
94 points & Cellar Selection: Lamadrid Malbec Matilde ’12
91 points: Lagar de Bezana Syrah Limited Edition ’14
92 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva ’13
91 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Gran Reserva ’14
89 points: Lamadrid Bonarda ’16
89 points: Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’15
89 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon ’15
87 points: Taonga Sauvignon Blanc ’16
93 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’12
92 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’13
90 points: Verum Cabernet Franc Reserva ’16
89 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ’16
91 points: Zolo Malbec Black ’12
Best Buy: Zolo Signature Rosé ’17
Best Buy: Zolo Sauvignon Blanc ’16
Best Buy: Zolo Torrontés ’16
Best Buy: Zolo Torrontés ’17
Best Buy: Zolo Unoaked Chardonnay ’16

Top 100 Wine of the Year: Teho Malbec ’14
Top 100 Winery of the Year: Tapiz

92 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’12
92 pts & Top Wine: Puramun Co-Fermented ’13
91 points: Lagar de Bezana Syrah Edición Limitada ’14
91 pts & Smart Buy: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’15
91 points: Anko Malbec Tigerstone ’14
91 points: Teho El Corte ’14
89 points: Lamadrid Malbec ’16
89 points: Tapiz Malbec ’16
88 points: Atrevida Malbec ’16
87 points: Zolo Malbec ’16

89 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’15
91 points: Puramun Chardonnay Reserva ’16
90 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’14
90 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’13
89 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’12
88 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’15
94 points: Teho Malbec ’14
92+ points: Teho El Corte ’14
94 points: Zaha Malbec ’14
93+ points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’14
93 points: Zaha El Corte ’14
88 points: Zolo Signature Red ’16
88 points: Gen5 Chardonnay ’15
87 points: Gen5 Ancestral Red ’15

4 Stars: Gen5 Ancestral Red ’14
4+ Stars: Zolo Torrontés ’16
4 Stars: Zolo Chardonnay ’16
4 Stars: Zolo Malbec ’16
4 Stars: Zolo Signature White

90 points: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’17
89 points: Tapiz Sparkling Torrontés

July 7, 2017:

Vino del Sol in Mississippi Today
Vino del Sol and Matt Hedges are proud to be featured in Mississippi Today and ‘Sip of Culture’s article “Mississippi entrepreneur savors sweet taste of success.”
Read the Article »

May 28, 2017:

Tapiz Wins Gold Medal in Sustainability!
Tapiz is honored to have won Gold in the Botanical Institute of Texas’ 2017 International Award of Excellence in Sustainable Winegrowing Competition.

January to June 2017 Reviews

92 points: Las Vertientes Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’14
92 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Puramun Co-Fermented ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 pts & CS: Teho Malbec ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Criss Cross Cabernet Sauvignon ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
Best Buy & 88 pts: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon ’15 Download Sales Sheet »

90 points: Lagar de Bezana Syrah Limited Edition Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lagar de Bezana Aluvión ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Lagar de Bezana Cabernet Sauvignon ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Lagar de Bezana Rosado ’16 Download Sales Sheet »

5 Stars: Zolo Signature Red ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
5 Stars: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
4+ Stars: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
4 Stars: Black Cabra Chardonnay ’14 Download Sales Sheet »

92 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’15
92 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’15
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’14
89 points: Abras Torrontés ’16
94 points: Anko Malbec Tigerstone ’15
93 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’15
92 points: Anko Malbec ’16
92 points: Anko Torrontés ’15
92 points: Atrevida Malbec ’15
90 points: Atrevida Cabernet Sauvignon ’16
92 points: Puramun Chardonnay Reserva ’16
92 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’13
95 points: Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude ’12
94 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’15
93 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’12
91 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’16
95 points: Teho Malbec ’15
91 points: Quimay Chardonnay ’16
93 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ’16
93 points: Verum Chardonnay ’16
91 points: Verum Malbec ’16
91 points: Verum Cabernet Franc Reserva ’16
91 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’16
89 points: Wapisa Sauvignon Blanc ’16
93 points: Zaha Malbec ’15
93 points: Zaha El Corte ’15
92 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’15
93 points: Zolo Cabernet Franc Black ’14
92 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’15
93 points: Lagar de Bezana Syrah Limited Edition ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Lagar de Bezana Cabernet Sauvignon ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Lagar de Bezana Aluvion ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Lagar de Bezana Rosado ’16 Download Sales Sheet »

2017 National New Sake Awards Japan:
Gold Medal: Manotsuru “Maho” Daiginjo Download Sales Sheet »

98 points: Teho Malbec ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
Red Wine of the Year: Teho Malbec ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
96 points: Zaha Malbec ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
96 points: Zaha El Corte ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
96 points: Puramun Chardonnay Reserva ’16 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Puramun Co-Fermentado ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
94 points: Verum Cabernet Franc Reserva ’16 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’16 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ’16 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Verum Malbec ’16 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Verum Chardonnay ’16 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Altocedro Pinot Noir ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Abras Torrontés ’15
90 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’14 Download Sales Sheet »

89 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’14 Download Sales Sheet »

December 31st, 2016:

VDS Receives Six Top 100s!
We are proud to announce that Wine Enthusiast has named Tapiz Black Tears ’11 to its list of the Top 100 Wines for 2016, and named Lamadrid Malbec ’14 to its list of the Top 100 Best Buys of 2016! In addition, Beverage Dynamics named Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’13 to its Best Wines of 2016, Decanter named Teho Malbec ’14 to its Top 20 Wines, Wine Spectator named Lamadrid Malbec ’15 to its Top 100 Values, and JamesSuckling.com named Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’14 its #1 Best Value Wine Under $50!

September 8, 2016:

VDS’s Matt Hedges Interviewed on Wine Crush Radio
Listen to Interview

September 1, 2016:

Matt Hedges Named Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker
View Press Release

July to December 2016 Reviews

Abras Malbec ’15: 90 points
Abras Torrontés ’16: 89 points
Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’15: 89 points
Altocedro La Consulta Select ’14: 90 points
Anko Malbec ’15: 89 points
Anko Torrontés ’16: 90 points
Anko Los Cardones Tigerstone Garnacha ’15: 93 points
Anko Los Cardones Tigerstone Malbec ’14: 93 points
Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’14: 91 points
Atrevida Chardonnay ’16: 92 points
Atrevida Malbec ’15: 91 points
Puramun Malbec Reserva ’14: 92 points
Quimay Malbec ’15: 90 points
Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’15: 91 points
Tapiz Cab Sauv Alta Collection ’14: 90 points
Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude ’13: 94+ points
Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’12: 89 points
Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’12: 91 points
Teho Malbec ’14: 92 points
Verum Chardonnay ’15: 89 points
Verum Pinot Noir ’15: 89 points
Zaha Cab Franc ’14: 93 points
Zaha Malbec ’14: 93 points
Zaha El Corte ’14: 92 points
Zolo Cab Sauv Reserva ’14: 89 points
Zolo Malbec Reserva ’14: 89 points
Zolo Malbec Black ’12: 89+ points

94 pts & Editors’ Choice: Lamadrid Malbec Matilde ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
94 pts & Editors’ Choice: Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
94 pts & Editors’ Choice: Teho El Corte ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Zaha El Corte ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Altocedro Petit Verdot Finca Los Galos ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lamadrid Malbec ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
89 pts & Editors’ Choice: Criss Cross Petite Sirah ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Anko Malbec ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Verum Malbec ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Lamadrid Bonarda ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Criss Cross Old Vine Zinfandel ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Criss Cross Chardonnay ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Tapiz Malbec (Classic) ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Tapiz Cab. Sauv. Alta Collection ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Tapiz Organically-Grown Malbec ’15
88 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Quimay Chardonnnay ’15
Best Buy: Gen5 Merlot ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
Best Buy: Black Cabra Malbec ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
Best Buy: Black Cabra Cabernet Sauvignon ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
Best Buy: Zolo Bonarda ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
Best Buy: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon ’15 Download Sales Sheet »

A 100 Delicious Global Value: Zolo Malbec Reserva ’13
Top 100 Value of Year & 89 pts: Lamadrid Malbec ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Verum Chardonnay ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Quimay Malbec ’15
88 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Las Vertientes Benchmark ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Las Vertientes Cab. Sauv. Reserva ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
87 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’14 Download Sales Sheet »

95 points & Year’s Best Malbec: Teho Malbec ’14
95 points: Teho El Corte ’14
94 points: Tapiz Seleccion de Barricas ’12
94 points & Year’s Best Malbec: Zaha Malbec ’14
93 points: Zolo Petit Verdot Black ’12
92 points & Year’s Best Malbec: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’14
92 points & Best Buy: Las Vertientes Benchmark ’15
91 points & Year’s Best Malbec: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’14
91 points & Best Buy: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’14
91 points & Year’s Best Malbec: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’14
91 points & Year’s Best Malbec: Verum Malbec ’15

Top 10 Red Wine of Year: Verum Pinot Noir ’14 Download Sales Sheet »

Top Wine of Year and 94 pts: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »

95 points: Gen5 Chardonnay ’14 Download Sales Sheet »

May 1, 2016:

VDS and Scott Thomasen Featured in Cruise Travel Magazine
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April 21, 2016:

VDS Hires David Festenstein as National Off-Premise Chain Director
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January to June 2016 Reviews

94 pts & Editors’ Choice: Tapiz Black Tears ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
92 pts & Editors’ Choice: Verum Cabernet Franc Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Altocedro Malbec Finca Los Gallegos ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Gen5 Old Vine Zinfandel ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
Best Buy: Gen5 Old Vine Zinfandel ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
Best Buy: Gen5 Chardonnay ’14 Download Sales Sheet »

90 points: Lagar de Bezana Aluvion ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lagar de Bezana Syrah Edicion Limitada ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Zolo Malbec Black ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Zolo Malbec Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »

96 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
95 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Tapiz Seleccin de Barricas ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
94 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Verum Chardonnay ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Verum Malbec ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Verum Cabernet Franc Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Altocedro Malbec Gran Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Altocedro Malbec Finca Gallegos ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Altocedro Petit Verdot Los Gaolos ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Teho Malbec 14 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Zaha Malbec ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Zaha Cab Franc ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Zaha El Corte ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Zolo Malbec Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Atrevida Malbec ’15
92 points: Atrevida Chardonnay ’15
91 points: Atrevida Aventura Blend ’15
92 points: Quimay Pinot Noir ’15
91 points: Quimay Chardonnay ’15
90 points: Quimay Acquaviva Blend ’14

Bulk Buy; Taste 10/10: Verum Pinot Noir ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
Highly Recommended: Altocedro Tempranillo Año Cero ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
Highly Recommended: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
Highly Recommended: Zolo Signature Red ’14 Download Sales Sheet »

4+ Stars: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
4+ Stars: Tapiz Cab Sauv Alta Collection ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
4+ Stars: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
5 Stars: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
5 Stars: Zolo Signature Red ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
4 Stars: Zolo Chardonnay ’14 Download Sales Sheet »

Winemaking Legend: Pepe Galante
94 points: Altocedro Pinot Noir ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Anko Malbec ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Anko Malbec Tigerstone ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Atrevida Blend ’14
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
95 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Puramun Co-Fermented ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Quimay Blend ’14
93 points: Teho Malbec ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Verum Chardonnay ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Verum Malbec ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Verum Cabernet Franc Reserva ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Zaha El Corte ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Zaha Malbec ’13 Download Sales Sheet »

89 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Anko Malbec ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Ceibo Cabernet Sauvignon ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Khalix Tomal ’11
89 points: Khalix Toko ’11
88 points: Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Teho Malbec ’13 Download Sales Sheet »

95 points: Gen5 Old Vine Zinfandel ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Gen5 Chardonnay ’14 Download Sales Sheet »

92 points: Puramun Co-Fermented ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Zolo Malbec Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Zolo Malbec Black ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’14 Download Sales Sheet »

July to December 2015 Reviews

89 points: Altocedro Tempranillo ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Atrevida Malbec ’14
90 points: Atrevida Chardonnay ’14
89 points: Atrevida Cab Sauv ’14
92 points: Anko Malbec Tigerstone ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Anko Torrontés ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Ksana Malbec ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Ksana Malbec Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Manos Negras Pinot Noir Red Soil ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Manos Negras Malbec Stone Soil ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Manos Negras Malbec ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
89+ points: Manos Negras Pinot Noir ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
93: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
92: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
92: Puramun Co-Fermented ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Quimay Red Blend ’12
90 points: Quimay Malbec ’13
89 points: Quimay Pinot Noir ’13
94 points: Tapiz Las Notas de Jean Claude ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Tapiz Black Tears ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
95 points: Teho Malbec ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Teho Red Blend ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points; Verum Cabernet Franc Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
94 points: Zaha Malbec ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Zaha Red Blend ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Zolo Malbec Black ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Zolo Malbec Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Zolo Petite Verdot Black ’11 Download Sales Sheet »

Top 100: Lagar de Bezana Syrah Edición Limitada ’12: Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Altocedro Malbec Los Turcos ’13: Download Sales Sheet »
89 pts & Editors’ Choice: Formation Pinot Noir ’13: Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Lagar de Bezana Aluvión ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
90 pts & Cellar Selection: Lagar de Bezana Syrah ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Lagar de Bezana Cabernet Sauvignon ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Lamadrid Malbec Matilde ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Lamadrid Bonarda ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Las Vertientes Cab Sauv Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Criss Cross Zinfandel ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
Best Buy: Gen5 Cabernet Sauvignon ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »

91 points: Altocedro Malbec Los Tanos ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Gran Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Gran Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauv. Año Cero ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
88 pts & Biggest Bang for the Buck: Lamadrid Cab Sauv ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
87 points: Zolo Malbec ’15 Download Sales Sheet »

“Highly Recommended”: Zolo Signature White Download Sales Sheet »

91 pts & Year’s Best: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
90 pts & Year’s Best & Best Buy: Manos Negras Malbec ’15 Download Sales Sheet »
90 pts & Year’s Best: Zaha Malbec ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
90 pts: Las Vertientes Benchmark ’14 Download Sales Sheet »

World Sake Challenge:
90 pts, Best Buy, Gold Medal: Manotsuru “Bulzai” Ginjo Download Sales Sheet »
90 pts, Best Buy, Gold Medal: Manotsuru “Crane” Junmai Download Sales Sheet »

May 27, 2015:

Two BevStar Gold Medals!
Beverage World has awarded its Gold Award to both Zolo Malbec Reserva (wine category) and to Countless Visions Nigori (sake category).
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January to June 2015 Reviews

93 pts & Editors’ Choice: Tapiz Black Tears ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
93 pts & Editors’ Choice: Lagar de Bezana Syrah ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Lagar de Bezana Aluvion ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Altocedro Malbec Gran Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Finca Los Tanos ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Lamadrid Malbec ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’13 Download Sales Sheet »

91 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 pts & Savvy Shopper: Lagar de Bezana Aluvion ’12 Download Sales Sheet »

92 pts & Year’s Best Argentine Malbec: TeHo Malbec ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: TeHo Red Blend ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: ZaHa Cabernet Franc ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points & Year’s Best Argentine Malbec: Anko Malbec ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points & Best Buy: Verum Malbec ’13 Download Sales Sheet »

91 points: Las Vertientes Cabernet Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Las Vertientes Benchmark Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: TeHo Malbec ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
90+ points: TeHo El Corte Blend ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Verum Chardonnay ’13 Download Sales Sheet »

95 pts & Andes Top 100: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’10: Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Tapiz Cab Sauv Alta Collection ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lagar de Bezana Rosado ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Lagar de Bezana Syrah ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lamadrid Malbec Matilde ’08 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lamadrid Begani Special Blend ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Teho El Corte Red Blend ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Zaha Malbec ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Zaha El Corte Red Blend ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Verum Chardonnay ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Altocedro Tempranillo Año Cero ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’13 Download Sales Sheet »

90 points: Wild South Pinot Noir ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Gen5 Old Vine Zinfandel ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Gen5 Cabernet Sauvignon ’12 Download Sales Sheet »

91 points: Anko Malbec ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Anko Malbec Tigerstone ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Manos Negras Pinot Noir ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Manos Negras Pinot Noir Red Soil Select ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
94 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Verum Cabernet Franc Reserva ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Verum Chardonnay ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Verum Malbec ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Teho El Corte Red Blend ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Teho Malbec ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Zaha Cabernet Franc ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
94 points: Zaha El Corte Red Blend ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
94 points: Zaha Malbec ’11 Download Sales Sheet »

Gold Medal: Criss Cross Zinfandel ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
Silver Medal: Gen5 Chardonnay ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
Silver Medal: Gen5 Zinfandel ’12 Download Sales Sheet »

December 8, 2014:

Vino del Sol Hires Rob Schulz as Midwest Regional Manager
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November 18th, 2014:

Wine Spectator Top 100!
We are proud that Wine Spectator chose Zolo Malbec Reserva ’12 as their #48 best wine of 2014!
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July to December 2014 Reviews

92 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points & Smart Buy: Zolo Malbec Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Zolo Malbec Black ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Puramun Malbec Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points & Smart Buy: Lamadrid Malbec ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Verum Chardonnay ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Manos Negras Pinot Noir Red Soil Select ’12 Download Sales Sheet »

92 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Zolo Malbec Black ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Zolo Malbec Black ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points & Editors’ Choice: Criss Cross Petite Sirah ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Las Vertientes Benchmark Reserva ’13
90 points & Top Cabernet: Tapiz Cab. Sauv. Alta Collection ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points & Best Value: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points & Recommended: Verum Cabernet Franc Reserva ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
Best Buy: Zolo Bonarda ’14 Download Sales Sheet »
Best Buy: Zolo Torrontés ’14 Download Sales Sheet »

94 points: Altocedro Malbec Los Turcos ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Altocedro Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Lagar de Bezana Aluvion ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Lagar de Bezana Syrah Limited Edition ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lagar de Bezana Cabernet Sauvignon ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
94 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Lamadrid Malbec Matilde ’07 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Lamadrid Begani Premium Blend ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lamadrid Begani Special Blend ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’09 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’09 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: TeHo Malbec ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: ZaHa Malbec ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Zolo (Tapiz) Torrontés ’14 Download Sales Sheet »

90+ points: Verum Cabernet Franc Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
Recommended: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »

VDS Hires Mark Goldberger, Mark Hirsekorn, Vanessa Mylan, Brett Wells and Walter Whyte.
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January to June 2014 Reviews

93 points: ZaHa Malbec ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: ZaHa Red Blend ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: ZaHa Cabernet Franc ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: TeHo Red Blend ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’08 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Anko Malbec Tigerstone ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Manos Negras Quimay Malbec Blend ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’09 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Manos Negras Malbec Stone Soil ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Manos Negras Pinot Noir Red Soil ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Manos Negras Malbec ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Manos Negras Malbec ’12 Download Sales Sheet »

90 points: Anko Torrontés ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points & Year’s Best Argentine Malbec: Anko Malbec ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points & Year’s Best Argentine Malbec: Tapiz Malbec Black Tears ’09 Download Sales Sheet »

92 points: Lagar de Bezana Aluvion ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Lagar de Bezana Cabernet Sauvignon ’12 Download Sales Sheet »

Best Buy: Zolo Signature Red ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: TeHo Malbec ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: ZaHa Malbec ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Altocedo Malbec Finca Los Tanos ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Finca Los Turcos ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Finca Los Gallegos ’11 Download Sales Sheet »

90 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Altocedro Malbec Los Gallegos ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec Matilde ’09 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon ’13 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Zolo Cab Sauv Reserva ’11 Download Sales Sheet »

2014 National New Sake Awards Japan:
Gold Medal: Manotsuru “Maho” Daiginjo Download Sales Sheet »

92 points: Manos Negras Pinot Noir Red Soil Select ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Manos Negras Pinot Noir ’11 Download Sales Sheet »

November 1, 2013:

Vino del Sol Featured in Ole Miss Alumni Review
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July to December 2013 Reviews

2013 Top 100 Best Buy: Zolo Cab. Sauv. ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
2013 Top 100 Cellar Selection: Lagar de Bezana Aluvion ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
Anko & Verum Featured in “More than Just Mendoza Malbec” Read the Article »
90 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points & Top Wine: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Lagar de Bezana Cabernet Sauvignon ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauv Alta Collection ’11 Download Sales Sheet »

92 points: TeHo Malbec ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Altocedro La Consulta Selection ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Tapiz Cabernet Sauv Alta Collection ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Lamadrid Malbec ’12 Download Sales Sheet »

93 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Manos Negras Malbec Stone Soil Select ’10 Download Sales Sheet »

94 points: Anko Torrontés ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Anko Malbec Flor de Cardon ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Anko Malbec ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Manos Negras Sauvignon Blanc ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Tapiz Chardonnay Alta Collection ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Zolo Signature Red ’12 Download Sales Sheet »

May 31, 2013:

Kura Selections and Lagar de Bezana Featured in Wine Spectator
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January to June 2013 Reviews

92 points: Lagar de Bezana Aluvion ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Lamadrid Malbec ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
93 pts & Editor’s Choice: Tapiz Black Tears ’08 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Verum Malbec Reserva ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
Best Buy: Zolo Cab. Sauv. ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
Best Buy: Zolo Malbec ’12 Download Sales Sheet »

90 points: Altocedro La Consulta Select ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Tapiz Cabernet Alta Collection ’10 Download Sales Sheet »

90 points: Manotsuru “Countless Visions” Nigori Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Manotsuru “Demon Slayer” Download Sales Sheet »
Best Buy: Manotsuru “Crane” Junmai Download Sales Sheet »
Best Buy: Manotsuru “Crane” Karakuchi Download Sales Sheet »

4 Stars: Formation Chardonnay ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
4+ Stars: Manos Negras Cabernet Sauvignon ’11 Download Sales Sheet »

4 Stars & Best Buy: Wild South Sauvignon Blanc ’12 Download Sales Sheet »

Very Highly Recommended: Ti Point Pinot Noir ’12 Download Sales Sheet »

92 points & Gold Medal: Formation Pinot Noir ’11 Download Sales Sheet »

Gold Medal: Formation Chardonnay ’11 Download Sales Sheet »

2013 National New Sake Awards Japan:
Gold Medal: Manotsuru “Maho” Daiginjo Download Sales Sheet

April 15, 2013:

VDS Hires Rich Potenza as Texas Field Manager
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March 15, 2013:

Manos Negras Malbec on Cover of Decanter
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Dec. 30, 2012:

Great Wine Advocate Scores for Zolo!
88 points for Zolo Malbec ’11
90 points for Zolo Malbec ’10
89 points for Zolo Sauvignon Blanc ’12
90 points for Zolo Malbec Reserva ’09
93 points for Zolo Cabernet Reserva ’10
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Nov. 28, 2012:

Petrus Winemaker Jean Claude Berrouet Joins Tapiz!
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September to December 2012 Reviews

90 points: Lagar de Bezana Cabernet Sauvignon ’08 Download Sales Sheet »
Top 100 Wine of the Year: Lagar de Bezana Syrah ’08 Download Sales Sheet »

90 points: Manos Negras Malbec Stone Soil Select ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
91 pts & Year’s Best: Verum Malbec ’12 Download Sales Sheet »
“Best Buy”: Zolo Torrontés ’12 Download Sales Sheet »

90 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Zolo Malbec Reserva ’10 Download Sales Sheet »

90 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’10: Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’10: Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’09: Download Sales Sheet »

August 2012 Reviews

Tapiz Malbec ’10 Ranked #23 in Top 100 Best Buy Wines of 2012
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89 points: Manos Negras Torrontés ’11 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Spirit of the Andes Sparkling Torrontés Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Tapiz Torrontés ’11 Download Sales Sheet »

June 11, 2012: 2012

Argentine Harvest Report
2012 was another good harvest in Argentina. Yields were lower than normal and this improved quality. Red wines are showing good color and concentration. It was an average year for whites.
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May 2012 Reviews

88 points & Best Buy: Zolo Malbec ’10 Download Case Card »

Lagar de Bezana Aluvión ’08: 91 points Download Sales Sheet »
Lagar de Bezana Syrah Limited Edition ’08: 91 points Download Sales Sheet »

May 23, 2012:

VDS Becomes National U.S. Importer for Lagar de Bezana
Vino del Sol is proud to announce it has become the new national U.S. importer for for the esteemed Chilean winery Lagar de Bezana. Lagar de Bezana makes terroir-driven wines in Alto Cachapoal, Rapel Valley, Chile.
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April 2012 Reviews

93 points & Editor’s Choice: Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’07 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points & Best Buy: Tapiz Malbec ’10 Download Sales Sheet »

Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’11: 90 points Download Sales Sheet »

March 2012 Reviews

Best Buy: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon ’10 Download Case Card »
Best Buy: Zolo Torrontés ’11 Download Sales Sheet »

December 21, 2011:

Vino del Sol Receives 23 90+ Reviews in the Wine Advocate!
Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’10: 90 points Download Sales Sheet »
Altocedro Tempranillo Año Cero ’10: 90 points Download Sales Sheet »
Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’09: 92 points Download Sales Sheet »
Altocedro Malbec Gran Reserva ’08: 94 points Download Sales Sheet »
Camino del Inca Torrontés ’11: 89 points Download Sales Sheet »
Ksana Malbec ’09: 90 points Download Sales Sheet »
Ksana Malbec Reserva 08: 92+ points Download Sales Sheet »
Ksana Malbec Gran Reserva 07: 93 points Download Sales Sheet »
Lamadrid Malbec ’10: 90 points Download Sales Sheet »
Lamadrid Bonarda ’10: 90 points Download Sales Sheet »
Lamadrid Cabernet Sauv. ’10: 90 points Download Sales Sheet »
Lamadrid Cab. Sauv. Reserva ’09: 91 points Download Sales Sheet »
Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’09: 90+ points Download Sales Sheet »
Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’09: 91 points Download Sales Sheet »
Lamadrid Cabernet Franc Reserva ’09: 91 points Download Sales Sheet »
Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’07: 93+ points Download Sales Sheet »
Lamadrid Malbec Matilde ’07: 94 points Download Sales Sheet »
Manos Negras Malbec ’10: 89 Download Sales Sheet »
Manos Negras Malbec Atrevida ’09: 90 Download Sales Sheet »
Tapiz Black Tears Malbec ’07: 92 points Download Sales Sheet »
Tapiz Selección de Barricas ’07: 90 points Download Sales Sheet »
TeHo Malbec ’10: 94 points Download Sales Sheet »
ZaHa Malbec ’10: 92 points Download Sales Sheet »
Verum Chardonnay ’10: 89 points Download Sales Sheet »
Verum Malbec ’10: 90 points Download Sales Sheet »
Verum Malbec Reserva ’07: 90 points Download Sales Sheet »
Verum Pinot Noir ’10: 89 Download Sales Sheet »
Zolo Chardonnay Reserva ’10: 89 points Download Sales Sheet »
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November 15, 2011:

VDS Scores Big in Wine Spectator’s Argentine Issue
For the seventh year in a row, Vino del Sol is proud that its wineries are featured prominently in Wine Spectator’s annual Argentine issue (Dec. 15th, 2011 magazine).
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September 2011 Reviews

92 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’09 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’09 Download Sales Sheet »

September 2, 2011:

Vino del Sol Featured in Wine Business Monthly
Vino del Sol is proud to have its story featured in the Jake Lorenzo article “Wine Investigation 101” in the September 2011 issue of Wine Business Monthly.

July 15, 2011:

2011 Argentina Harvest Report
2011 was one of the best harvests in recent history.
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May 18, 2011:

Malbec Masters Tour Coming to a Town Near You!
Vino del Sol is proud to announce the Malbec Masters 2011 U.S. Tour. Attendees will learn about the different Argentine terroirs and how and why they produce different styles of Malbec. Some of Argentina’s top winemakers will discuss their respective terroirs, and taste with the attendees their Malbecs.
Read the Press Release to Learn More »

April 2011 Reviews

90 points: Altocedro Malbec La Consulta Select ’09 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Ksana Malbec ’08 Download Sales Sheet »

90 points: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Camino del Inca Quipu Blend ’05 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Manos Negras Torrontés ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Zolo Malbec Reserva ’08 Download Sales Sheet »

April 17, 2011:

Celebrate the 1st Annual Malbec World Day!
Celebrate Malbec World Day with Vino del Sol!
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April 2, 2011:

Mara Gonzalez Becomes Newest Member of VDS Team
Vino del Sol is proud to announce the hire of Mara Gonzalez as our Director of Purchasing. Read More About Mara »

April 2011 Reviews

90 points: Altocedro Malbec La Consulta Select ’09 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Ksana Malbec ’08 Download Sales Sheet »

March 15, 2011:

Vino del Sol Hosts U.S. Distributors and Clients in Mendoza, Salta and Patagonia
Throughout January, February, and March, different buyers of Vino del Sol wines from across the United States visited the Argentine wine country and experienced firsthand the Vino del Sol wineries.

February 2011 Reviews

“Best Buy”: Zolo Torrontés ’10
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“Best Buy”: Zolo Malbec ’08 Download Sales Sheet »

90 points: Lamadrid Torrontés ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Lamadrid Malbec Rosé ’10 Download Sales Sheet »

January 2011 Reviews

93 points: Altocedro Malbec Gran Reserva ’07 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’08 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Camino del Inca Quipu Blend ’05 Download Sales Sheet »
93 points: Ksana Malbec Gran Reserva ’06 Download Sales Sheet »
92 points: Ksana Malbec Reserva ’07 Download Sales Sheet »
94 points: Lamadrid Malbec Gran Reserva ’06 Download Sales Sheet »

December, 2010:

Vino del Sol: The Design Leader!
Of the 5 Argentine labels chosen for the recently released book “Art and Design of Contemporary Wine Labels,” 3 were Vino del Sol Brands!
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Nov 9, 2010:

Vino del Sol: The Argentine Value Leader!

Vino del Sol is proud to have the most 90+ point wines of any importer in the latest Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, in the annual article on Argentine value wines.
90 points: Altocedro Tempranillo Año Cero ’09 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Camino del Inca Torrontés ’10 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lamadrid Bonarda ’09 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’08 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon ’09 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’08 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Lamadrid Malbec ’09 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva ’08 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Manos Negras Malbec ’07 Download Sales Sheet »
90 points: Manos Negras Pinot Noir ’08 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Manos Negras Torrontés ’09 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’07 Download Sales Sheet »
91 points: Zolo Malbec ’08 Download Sales Sheet »

Sept. 1, 2010:

Vino del Sol Hires Kevin Millman as Southeast Regional ManagerRead Press Release

August 2010 Reviews

91 Points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’08 Download Sales Sheet »
89 Points & Smart Buy: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero ’09 Download Shelftalker »

August 1, 2010:

VdS on WineGuysTV
Vino del Sol’s Scott Thomasen sits down with WineGuysTV for a three episode interview and wine tasting. View Episodes »

July 2010 Reviews

93 Points: Altocedro Gran Reserva ’07 Download Sales Sheet »

June 15, 2010:

Vino del Sol Launches Manos Negras
Vino del Sol is very proud to introduce its newest “Best of Argentina” line of wines, Manos Negras. Read Press Release »

June 2010 Reviews

World Wine Awards
Gold Medal: Tapiz Malbec ’09 Download Sales Sheet »

May 15, 2010:

Vino del Sol Winemakers Participate in Central Market’s Passport Argentina
Vino del Sol is proud to be represented at Central Market’s Argentina in Texas programs, with Patricia Ortiz of Tapiz & Zolo, Karim Mussi Saffie of Altocedro, and Alejandro Darago of Vino del Sol participating.

May 2010 Reviews

Best Buys: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon ’08 and Lamadrid Malbec ’08 Download Sales Sheet »

March 2010 Reviews

90 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’07 Download Sales Sheet »

Top Trophy: Tapiz Torrontés ’09 Download Sales Sheet »

March 15, 2010:

Vino del Sol Hosts U.S. Distributors and Clients in Mendoza and Patagonia
Throughout January and February, different buyers of Vino del Sol wines from across the United States visited the Argentine wine country and experienced firsthand the Vino del Sol wineries.

March 2010 Reviews

90 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ’07 Download Sales Sheet »

Top Trophy: Tapiz Torrontés ’09 Download Sales Sheet »

February 2010 Reviews

Best Buy: Zolo Torrontés ’09 Download Sales Sheet »

January 1, 2010:

Vino del Sol Hires Michele Burger, Kent Smith, and Scott Thomasen.

January 2010 Reviews

89 points: Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon ’08 Download Sales Sheet »
88 points: Lamadrid Malbec ’08 Download Sales Sheet »

December 2009 Reviews

89 points: Lamadrid Bonarda Reserva ’07 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Verum Chardonnay ’07 Download Sales Sheet »

Nov. 30, 2009:

“Argentine Wine Specialist” Ad in Wine Spectator
The Vino del Sol portfolio is advertised in a full page ad under our
trademark “Argentine Wine Specialist” in the Dec. 31 (“Top 100”) issue of Wine Spectator. View the Ad. »

September 2009 Reviews

91 points: Altocedro Año Cero Malbec ’08 Download Sales Sheet »

90 points: Verum Chardonnay ’07 Download Sales Sheet»
90 points: Zolo Malbec Reserva ’06 Download Sales Sheet »
89 points: Zolo Torrontés ’08 Download Sales Sheet »

August 2009 Reviews

92 points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’07 Download Sales Sheet»

The Wine News
91 points: Zolo Malbec ’07 Download Sales Sheet»

Wilfred Wong
93 points: Camino del Inca Quipu Blend ’07 Download Sales Sheet»
92 points: Verum Chardonnay ’07 Download Sales Sheet»
90 points: Verum Pinot Noir ’07 Download Sales Sheet »

July 2009 Reviews

90 points: Zolo Malbec Reserva ’06 Download Sales Sheet»
89 points: Tapiz Malbec ’08 Download Sales Sheet »

Best Buy: Zolo Malbec ’07 Download Sales Sheet | Shelftalker»

90 points: Tapiz Reserva Selección de Barricas ’05 Download Sales Sheet»

June 2009 Reviews

92 points: Ksana Malbec Reserva ’06 Download Sales Sheet»
92 points: Ksana Malbec Gran Reserva ’05 Download Sales Sheet »
89 pts & Savvy Shopper: Altocedro Año Cero Tempranillo ’08 Download Sales Sheet»
88 points: Ksana Bonarda ’07 Download Sales Sheet»
88 pts & Savvy Shopper: Zolo Malbec ’08 Download Sales Sheet | Shelftalker»

June 15, 2009:

Vino del Sol Wines Recognized as Great Values
In these tough times, price-quality ratios are more important than ever. We are proud that in the June 30 issue of Wine Spectator, Zolo Malbec and Altocedro Año Cero Tempranillo were listed in the Savvy Shopper section. Zolo Malbec was also named a “Best Buy” in the upcoming August issue of Wine Enthusiast.

May 15, 2009:

Camino del Inca and Verum Become Newest Members of Vino del Sol
Vino del Sol, the Argentine Wine Specialist, is proud to incorporate two new premium brands: Verum, from Rio Negro, Patagonia, and Camino del Inca, from Cafayate, Salta.

April 2009 Reviews

Very Good Value: Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon ’07Very Good Value: Tapiz Malbec ’07

January 2009 Reviews

93 Points: Altocedro Desnudos ’04 Download Sales Sheet »

88plus Points: Tapiz Malbec ’07 Download Sales Sheet »
88 Points: Zolo Malbec ’07 Download Sales Sheet »
88 Points: Zolo Torrontés ’08 Download Sales Sheet »
87 Points: Zolo Sauvignon Blanc ’08 Download Sales Sheet »

March 22, 2009:

January 2009 Reviews

93 Points: Altocedro Desnudos ’04 Download Sales Sheet »

December 15, 2008:

Altocedro Makes Top 100!
The Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’06 was chosen as #66 of Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2008.

December 2008 Reviews

90 points: Ksana Malbec Reserva ’05 Download Sales Sheet »
88 Points: Tapiz Malbec ’06 Download Sales Sheet »

November 15, 2008:

Ksana and Altocedro Featured in Wine Spectator
The Dec. 15, 2008 issue of Wine Spectator featured photos of the Ksana winery and its winemaker Héctor Durigutti (page 110) and the Altocedro winery and its winemaker Karim Mussi Saffie (page 108), along with a nice write-up.

October 2008 Reviews

88 points: Ksana Malbec ’06 Download Sales Sheet»
90 points: Ksana Malbec Reserva ’05 Download Sales Sheet »

Wilfred Wong
93 Points: Ksana Malbec Gran Reserva ’04 Download Sales Sheet»
91 Points: Ksana Malbec Reserva ’05 Download Sales Sheet»
90 Points: Ksana Malbec ’06 Download Sales Sheet»
90 Points: Tapiz Chardonnay ’07 Download Sales Sheet»
90 Points: Tapiz Malbec ’07 Download Sales Sheet»

September 2008 Reviews

92 points and Highly Recommended: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’06 Download Sales Sheet» | Download ShelfTalker»
92 points: Altocedro Desnudos ’04 Download Sales Sheet »

June 30, 2008:

Ksana Becomes Newest Member of Vino del Sol
Vino del Sol, the Argentine Wine Specialist, is proud to have incorporated the newest “Best of Argentina” winery: Ksana. The Ksana winery is located in Vistalba, Mendoza, and its 90 year-old estate vineyard is in Agrelo, Mendoza. The Ksana wines are concentrated and complex gems. The winemaker is Hector Durigutti.

June 2008 Reviews

Best Value: Zolo Torrontés ’07 Read the WSJ Article»

90 points: Altocedro Año Cero 06 Download Sales Sheet »

March 30, 2008:

Vino del Sol Hosts U.S. Distributors and Clients in Mendoza
Throughout January, Februray, and March, different buyers of Vino del Sol wines from across the United States visited the Argentine wine country and experienced firsthand the Vino del Sol wineries. Among those who came were reps from reps from different state wholesalers from across the country and important national retailers.

February 2008:

Vino del Sol and Zolo Sponsor ATP Tennis Tournament
Vino del Sol and Zolo are proud to have sponsored the 2008 Regions Morgan Keegan Championships in Memphis. The Zolo wines were the official wines for this event.

January 2008 Reviews

88 Points: Zolo Sauvignon Blanc ’07 Download Sales Sheet »

December 2007 Reviews

92 Points: Altocedro Desnudos Tempranillo ’03
92 Points: Tapiz Black Tears Malbec ’06
89 Points: Zolo Malbec Reserva ’05

November 2007 Reviews

91 Points: Altocedro Malbec Reserva ’04

October 31, 2007:

VdS Winemakers in Wines and Vines
The winemakers from Altocedro, Tapiz, and Zolo were all interviewed and contributed to “Making Malbec: How Argentine Vitners Craft Their Hot Varietal.” (Oct. 07 issue).

Nov. 30, 2007:

“Argentine Wine Specialist” Ad in Wine Spectator
The Vino del Sol portfolio is advertised in a full page ad under our
trademark “Argentine Wine Specialist” in the Dec. 31 (“Top 100”) issue of Wine Spectator (ad appears on page 167).

August 15, 2007:

Vino del Sol in Wine Business Monthly
The story of Vino del Sol was included in the Lance Cutler article “The California/Argentina Wine Connection” (Aug. 07 issue).

July 2007 Reviews

5/5 Stars: Zolo Cab. Sauv. Reserva 045/5 Stars: Zolo Malbec Reserva 044.5/5 Stars: Altocedro Malbec Reserva 03

87 Points: Zolo Sauv. Blanc 200687 Points: Zolo Torrontés 2006

May 31, 2007:

Vino del Sol in Wine Business Monthly
Vino del Sol is proud to have received a shoutout from Wine Business Monthly’s saveur sleuth, Jake Lorenzo (May 07 issue).

May 2007 Reviews

88 Points: Altocedro Año Cero Malbec 2006

April 2007 Reviews

Torrontés Competition First Place: Zolo Torrontés 2006

March 22, 2007:

Vino del Sol and Zolo Sponsor ATP Tennis Tournament
Vino del Sol and Zolo are proud to have sponsored the 2007 Regions Morgan Keegan Championships in Memphis. The Zolo wines were the official wines for this event, which had a record of attendance of 73,000. Tommy Haas and Venus Williams won.

February 28, 2007:

Vino del Sol Hosts U.S. Distributors and Clients in Mendoza
Throughout the month of February, different buyers of Vino del Sol wines from across the United States visited the Argentine wine country and experienced firsthand the Vino del Sol wineries. Among those who came were reps from different state wholesalers from across the country, and important retailers.

February 24, 2007:

Vino del Sol Featured in Entrepreneurship Textbook
Vino del Sol is proud to be profiled as a successful case study in the college textbook Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching New Ventures, Second Edition.

December 2006 Reviews

Best Buy: Altocedro Ano Cero Malbec 2004

October 2006 Reviews

Wine Competition
Gold Medal: Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Gold Medal: Zolo Sauvignon Blanc 2006

August 2006 Reviews

90 Points- Altocedro Malbec Reserva 2003

Recommended- Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Recommended- Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2004

July 2006 Reviews

Hyatt Wine Awards
Gold- Zolo Sauvingon Blanc 2006
Silver- Altocedro Malbec Reserva 2003

July 15, 2005:

Vino del Sol Cover Story for Business First Magazine
Vino del Sol is proud to be the cover story for the Spring 2005 edition of Business First, a University of Mississippi magazine which “profiles outstanding leaders, exceptional education and innovative research.”

February 24, 2006:

October 14, 2005:

Vino del Sol in Memphis Business Journal
Vino del Sol is proud to be featured in the Vol. 27, No. 25 issue of Memphis Business Journal, alongside our Memphis distributor, United Liquors Corp.

September 15, 2005:

Vino del Sol in Fortune Small Business
Vino del Sol is proud to be featured in the October 2005 issue of Fortune Small Business, in the article “Opportunity Uncorked.”

July 15, 2005:

July 2005 Reviews

4+/5 Stars: Zolo Merlot 20034/5 Stars: Altocedro Malbec 2001

November 30, 2004:

Vino del Sol Ships First Container
Vino del Sol is proud to announce the departure of its first container of premium Argentine wine for the United States.

March 27, 2004:

Vino del Sol Wins “Best Company”
Vino del Sol was named “Best Company” at the “Super Bowl” of national MBA business plan competitions, the Wake Forest Babcock Elevator Competition.

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