2019 Bodega Bouza Monte Vide Eu, Uruguay, Montevideo, Wine Review

This is a blend of 50% Tannat 30% Merlot and 20% Tempranillo. Purple in color with ruby hues, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has cherries, black cherries, plums, chocolate and spice. Medium tannins. Full bodied. On the palate, this drinks like a bold, young Bordeaux (which is a compliment). Cherries, black cherries, cinnamon, and plums. There is a nice complexity. Its is drinking well but may still improve. Either way, it should drink well for the next ten to fifteen years. It drinks well on its own and will work well with roasted meats and vegetables.

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A-

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Vintage:

2019

Current Price:

$67.00USD

2020 Bodega Bouza Tannat, Uruguay, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$27.00USD

Violet in color, opaque and bright. The nose is nice with black raspberries and char. Creamy texture. Medium tannins. The palate matches the nose with black raspberries and char. Good finish but a bit of heat. This is more classic in style but without the formidable tannins. It is drinking well now and should continue for another ten to twelve years. A nice match for a grilled burger but would also be good with grilled vegetables.

2019 Bodega Garzón Tannat Reserva, Uruguay, Wine Review

Vintage:

2019

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A-

Current Price:

$14.00USD

In a recent tasting of ten Tannat wines, this finished first. Pretty impressive for a wine that can be found under $15. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, black licorice, a hint of sour cherries and slight spice. Medium to full bodied. Light tannins. For such a young Tannat, this was quite accessible. On the palate, black cherry fruit with just a bit of bell pepper. Nice finish. This probably should be consumed over the next three to five years. It will work well with roasted chicken or even game.

2023 Bodegas Cerro Chapeu Castel Pujol Folklore Tinto, Uruguay, Wine Review

Vintage:

2023

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$23.00USD

This is a blend of 80% Tannat and 20% Petit Menseng from Uruguay. The Tannat grapes are destemmed and then macerated with the petite Mennseng on the skins. The result is a lighter more approachable Tannat. Ruby/blue in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is dusty with black cherries. Medium bodied. Silky texture. Medium tannins. On the palate, black cherries and gravel. Good acidity. Long finish. This is nice on its own and will work well with food. This is a great choice for mid-week pizza or pasta. Drink over the next five to seven years.

Bodega Cerro del Toro 2020 Tannat

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2020

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Current Price:

$25.00USD

It’s not easy to find an approachable Tannat, one that drinks well right out of the bottle. One of the reasons is that the Tannat grape has more, and larger, seeds than other grapes therefore the tannins are more aggressive. Tame that and you’ve got it nailed. Uruguay is a country pushing Tannat to the world and with great results. This 2020 is a lively robust wine that will change your mind about this misunderstood grape.

2020 Bodega Experimental Vino Progreso Revolution Tannat, Uruguay, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$18.00USD

Ruby/blue in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has plums and raspberries. Soft texture but firm tannins. On the palate, black raspberries fruit and seeds (slight bitter note in a good way) along with some char. Good finish with that same "bitter" quality. This is a very nice wine that needs some time/air for the tannins to integrate. This would work well with venison but also with pasta bolognaise. Drink over the next ten years. Great value.

2019 Bodega Bouza Monte Vide Eu, Uruguay, Montevideo, Wine Review

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