Viñedo Yates is a prestigious winery and vineyard located in Mendoza, Argentina, and the setting of The Farewell, the fifth and penultimate mission in HITMAN™ III.
Background[]
The winery became a household name in the American collectors market due to its association with legendary New York lawyer Don "Cojones" Yates of Morgan, Yates & Kohn, the son of Helena Castro of the famed wine-making Castro family in Argentina. The wine-making facility produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Malbec, a staple of Mendoza. Kept in cold storage is one of the few remaining bottles of the 1945 Grand Paladin--the rarest and most expensive wine in the world--which was gifted to Yates by a former client.
Facilities[]
The Tasting Room[]
Tasting room.
Located near the basement trance to the Yates' villa, tour guests can taste from a wide selection of premium house wines, including those that are no longer available commercially.
The Barrel Room[]
Barrel room.
The wine is stored in oak barrels during the long secondary stage of fermentation. The barrel room also contains a spacious wine fridge where the estate's most valuable wines are kept in cold storage, including the prized 1945 Grand Paladin, which is locked behind a laser and keypad. The fridge doors are made from ballistic glass and can only be unlocked from the upstairs security room.
Fermentation Atrium[]
Atrium.
Guests can observe the winemaking process from public viewing spaces high above the production floor.
Dining Patio[]
Patio.
Viñedo Yates features a spectacular dining patio on top of their winemaking facility. The space is specifically designed for lavish dining with breathtaking views of the Andes, and a rotating cast of Michelin chefs makes the vineyard a popular attraction with local foodies.
The Villa[]
Villa.
The Yates family residence lies adjacent to the winemaking facility. This is the ancestral home of Valentina Morales Yates and one of the oldest buildings in Mendoza. It features a foyer, guest room, kitchen, and several verandas with a commanding view of both of an Andean lake off the back porch as well as the public winery itself. Beneath the villa lies a maze of corridors leading to the other sections of the winery as well as a wine cellar and basement.
Employees[]
| Roles | Names | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Don Archibald Yates (Deceased) | |
| Head of Security | Juan Cortázar | |
| Chief Winemaker | Gabriel Vargas | |
| Sommelier | Kenneth Flowers | |
| Chef Hired to prepare a traditional asado[1] | Pablo Llosa | |
| Chef Hired to prepare a traditional asado[2] | Mario Llosa |
Equipment[]
| Type | Product | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm Handgun (Semi-automatic) |
Hackl 9R (used by Bodyguards) | |
| Firearm Handgun (Semi-automatic) |
Hackl 9S Covert (used by Bodyguards & Mercenaries[3]) | |
| Firearm Submachine Gun |
DAK X2 Covert (used by Bodyguards) | |
| Firearm Submachine Gun |
HX-7 Covert (used by Mercenaries) | |
| Firearm Assault Rifle |
Sieger 300 Tactical (used by Mercenary Sniper Team) | |
| Firearm Sniper Rifle |
Sieger AR552 Tactical (used by Mercenaries) | |
| Firearm Shotgun |
Bartoli Hunting Shotgun (used by Gauchos) | |
| Uniform | Security Uniform (Head of Security) |  |
| Uniform | Security Uniform (Mercenary) |  |
| Uniform | Security Uniform (Bodyguard) |  |
| Uniform | Security Uniform (Gaucho) |  |
| Uniform | Waiter Uniform |  |
| Work Gear | Sommelier Uniform |  |
| Work Gear | Winery Worker Work Gear |  |
| Other | Earpiece |  |
| Harvesting Tool | Grape Knife |  |
| Harvesting Tool | Shears |  |
| Tool | Shovel | |
| Pickup | Minhatsu 4x4 Marauder (used by Gauchos) | |
| Pickup | Minhatsu 4x4 Marauder (in the Fields) | |
| Pickup | unnamed Pickup (used by Gauchos) | |
| Van | PVM Stinger LX (used by Gauchos) | |
| Van | PVM Stinger LX (Damaged) (used by Gauchos) | |
| Tractor | unnamed Tractor | |
| Pallet Jack | MathTec Pallet Jack | |
| Forklift | Minhatsu Core FKL301 | |
| Machinery | Minhatsu Grape Belt Elevator | |
| Machinery | Minhatsu Grape Sorting Conveyor | |
| Machinery | Minhatsu Grape Presser | |
| Machinery | Minhatsu Industrial Fluid Pump | |
| Security Device | Grandê Surveillance Camera Recorder | |
| Security Device | Grandê Storage Camera Recorder Storage Unit | |
| Storage | CHRISTO Container 200ml IBC | |
| Fuel Drum | Absolute Gasoline Gasoline Drum | |
| Garbage | Recycling Crate | |
| Key | Winery Worker's Key |
Utilized Materials[]
| Type | Product | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical compound | Ethidium bromide (White Bag) | |
| Chemical compound | Ethidium bromide (Blue Bag) | |
| Fertilzer | Fertilmax Organic Fertilizer (55 lbs Bag) |
Products[]
| Type | Product | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Wine | Cabernet Sauvignon |  |
| Wine | Malbec |  |
| Wine | Pinot Noir |  |
Trivia[]
- The name Viñedo Yates, meaning "Yates's Vineyard", is likely a reference to the British pub chain Yates's Wine Lodge.
- Vinedo Yates' architecture strongly resembles the Antinori nel Chianti Classico winery in Tuscany.
- Mendoza has wine industry in the real-life.
Gallery[]
