Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Bodega Garzón – Tannat de Corte 2019
Maldonado – Uruguay 🇺🇾

Overview
80% Tannat, 12% Marselan, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot. A thoughtful estate blend from Uruguay’s flagship winery, Garzón, showcasing both structure and elegance.

Aromas & Flavors:
Dark plum, blackberry compote, and cassis with hints of cocoa, dried herbs, and a whisper of violet. The supporting grapes add depth: Marselan contributes juiciness, Cabernet Franc adds lift, and Petit Verdot layers in spice and grip.

Mouthfeel:
Concentrated and structured with firm tannins yet polished texture. Balanced acidity frames the fruit, giving the wine freshness alongside its power.

Food Pairings:
Perfect with grilled ribeye, lamb chops, or rich stews. Can also handle aged cheeses and charcuterie.

Verdict:
A benchmark for modern Uruguayan reds, bold yet refined. The Tannat is dominant, but the blend makes it more approachable and layered than a pure varietal bottling. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Uruguay is the only country in the world where Tannat is the national grape. Thanks to the Atlantic Ocean breezes in Maldonado, tannins here are more polished compared to their French counterparts from Madiran. — 17 days ago

Enrique

9.2

En bodega Garzón Ene 2025
Gran C. Frank — 9 months ago

Nora Francis

9.0

This was VERY GOOD WITH CARNÈ ASADA. — 5 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Bodega Garzón – Pinot Noir Single Vineyard 2016
Maldonado – Uruguay 🇺🇾

Overview:
From Uruguay’s coastal Maldonado region, Garzón has become a global ambassador for South American wines beyond Tannat. This single vineyard Pinot Noir reflects the cooling influence of the Atlantic breezes and the mineral-rich soils of the estate.

Aromas & Flavors:
Bright red cherry, cranberry, and wild strawberry, laced with floral notes of violets and subtle hints of spice and earth.

Mouthfeel:
Silky and balanced, with moderate acidity and a rounded structure. Freshness from the coastal terroir keeps the wine lively while allowing the fruit to shine.

Food Pairings:
Perfect with roasted chicken, mushroom-based pasta, grilled salmon, or a charcuterie plate with soft cheeses.

Verdict:
A refined expression of Pinot Noir that shows Uruguay can deliver elegance and complexity beyond its flagship Tannat. Structured yet approachable, with admirable freshness.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight:
A standout Pinot Noir from South America’s rising star region, showcasing Garzón’s innovative spirit and Uruguay’s cool-climate potential. — 17 days ago

Enrique

9.2

Gran Albariño.
Bodega Garzón 2025 — 9 months ago

Brian Reams

8.9

Antiga wine bar — 4 years ago

with Chris

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

10

A great Albariño from the coast of Uruguay - marine influence Granito soils and a new project boutique in Garzón pueblo - Chef Juan Carlos Clerici ( café Misterio mvd) , Léo McLean , and Fernando Deicas a new restaurant project Vitamina of creative woman chef Clo Dimet and a movie night philosophy with Juan Pittaluga — 4 months ago

with Eduardo

Enrique

9.2

En bodega Garzón ene 2024 — 9 months ago

Peter Coulthard

9.1

TSWC. Enjoyable drinking. Fresh, slight sweet hints to it. — a year ago

Elisabeth mersier

10

Pandemic atera wine loved it — 5 years ago

with Karim