Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
Red Rocks, Malbec, and Serious Latin Heat
Sedona · Sedona · Latin · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 10, 2026
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First Impression
You're on a hillside in Sedona watching the red rocks turn gold at sunset, and the wine list arrives with a clear point of view — South America and California, built to match the bold, fire-driven food. It's not trying to be everything; it's trying to be the right thing. That focus earns some respect right out of the gate.
Selection Deep Dive
The list runs 120-180 bottles and leans hard into Argentina and Chile, which is the correct call for a Latin kitchen. Catena Zapata and Achaval Ferrer anchor the Mendoza side, while Clos Apalta and Concha y Toro's Don Melchor give the Chilean section real credibility — these aren't tourist-trap labels. California gets its due with Jordan, Silver Oak, Caymus, and Duckhorn rounding out the bottle list for guests who won't venture south of the border. The gaps are in Old World coverage and anything remotely adventurous — this list is crowd-pleasing by design, and it mostly works.
By the Glass
With 18-28 pours available, the by-the-glass program is genuinely generous for a restaurant of this size and setting. Prices run $12-$18, which is fair for Sedona where altitude and scenery add a silent surcharge to everything. We'd push for more rotation and a couple of surprises in the pour lineup, but having this many options in a hillside Latin grill is better than most of what you'll find nearby.
Achaval Ferrer Malbec — $12–$18 by glass
Achaval Ferrer punches well above its price point — a serious Mendoza producer making structured, food-friendly Malbec that can go head-to-head with bottles costing twice as much. Order this by the glass next to the chimichurri skirt steak and you'll understand why this list earned a Wine Spectator badge.
Clos Apalta
Most tables at Mariposa will drift toward the California Cabs, and they'll miss this entirely. Clos Apalta from the Colchagua Valley is one of Chile's most acclaimed wines — a Carmenère-forward blend with depth and structure that the Malbecs can't match. It's the most interesting bottle on the list and it's sitting there largely ignored.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is a reliable crowd-pleaser but it's everywhere, the markup on it is rarely kind, and it doesn't belong on a Latin-inspired list in any meaningful way. You're paying for the brand name, not the experience. Spend that money on the Don Melchor instead.
Catena Zapata Malbec + Grilled Lamb Chops with Latin Spices
Catena Zapata's Malbec has the dark fruit, structure, and earthy depth to stand up to spiced lamb without smothering the herbs and char. It's a textbook match — and it's the kind of pairing that makes the Wine Spectator credential feel earned.
🎲 The Bottom Line
Mariposa isn't a wine destination on its own, but a focused South American and California list, a solid by-the-glass program, and a genuinely beautiful setting make it one of the better wine experiences you'll find in Sedona. Come for the views, stay for the Clos Apalta.
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