With well over 100 years experience in the wine industry this must rate as one of Argentina's greatest producers. Founded in 1975, Bodega y Cavas de Weinert is located in Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina's cradle for top quality wines. Don Bernardo C. Weinert, founder and owner, built his name around international transport in South America. Fascinated by the world of wine, he decided to found his own winery in Argentina with one unconditional philosophy: producing high quality wines. Before engaging in such a treat, he carried out an extensive study of Mendoza: its climate, soil, grapes; and came to the conclusion that Lujan de Cuyo was the perfect place for his project. After thorough restoration work of the building acquired in 1975, he brought in the latest technology in vinification of that time and was joined by acclaimed oenologists. The rebuilding programme was completed in 1995, but the place still looks very old fashioned and traditional; the modern cellars and facilities are hidden by the original façade. Robert Parker considers Weinert to be 'unquestionably making the greatest wines in South America'. Praise indeed.