Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Another solid vintage of this Uruguayan Cabernet Franc. Dark purple color with violet highlights. Aromas of black fruit, tar, violets and poblano peppers. Flavors of ripe blackberry, prunes, bramble berries, pepper spice and dark chocolate. Hint of mint on the long and fruit forward finish. Firm and chalky tannins and medium bodied. Well balanced and complex. Well crafted. Solid QPR. Thanks for including in your Cab Franc Tasting, Ron B! Revisited in July 2025. Nice freshness! — 6 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Great expression of the Hybrid Marselan grape. So much better than I expected. Tasted side by side with a Marselan from Southern France. Though both were quite good, the Garzon version won the competition. Deep red color. Aromas and flavors of red fruit, minerals and menthol. Sweet spices on the long finish. Medium-plus body. Has the power of Cabernet Sauvignon and the brightness of Grenache. Quite expressive. Solid value. Very pleasant surprise. — 4 years ago

Ben Rossen

9.1

Inky and dark. Needs at least an hour to open up. Rich black fruit, chocolate, mocha, perhaps subtle vegetal note. Grippy but not overwhelmingly tannic. Good structure with high acid. Very good now and probably for at least a few years. — 6 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

8.9

My first wine from Uruguay, I think. Taste of the Andes in SF yesterday. — 7 years ago

with Mark

Raul Puga

9.5

Viva Uruguay — 8 years ago

Rodrigo San Vicente

9.0

Fernando & Ellen — 8 years ago

Pablo Giosa

9.0

Excellent — 9 years ago

Rodrigo Duarte

9.0

Excelente com churrasco — 6 months ago

Raul Puga

9.3

So smooth. Delicious — 3 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

Blend of #chardonnay #gewürtztraminer and #moscatel #muscat Chardonnay is the leading grape. Fresh and juicy, reminiscent of Sta Rita Hills. — 6 years ago

JEFF CHANDLER

9.1

Full bodied, dry, a bit acidic, and rich in tannins. There's cherry and berry flavors after a swirl on the palate, maybe even a little chocolate. So tannins upfront and the fruitfullness to finish. — 7 years ago

Rachael Doob

9.0

Unique. Aromatic. Funky. Bitter orange. Dry and light to medium in body. — 7 years ago

Dimes

8.9

Citeh citeh — 8 years ago

Luca Michele Troiani

9.0

Can smell the oak. Dry with hints of cherry. Strong goes down smooth, the taste lingers. — 8 years ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.1

Cute label. Good name. Color is light, but ruby red. Smell is toast with berry-grape jam. Hint of licorice stuff. Flavors are balanced and complex. Licorice and smoke. Flavors are awesome. Interesting and exciting. Bite with perfect berry compote. Cassis in there. Elegant and fresh. Nice stuff. Muy Bueno. — 10 months ago

Byron C Mayes

8.9

Star bright yellow gold. Inviting nose of earthy lemon and marzipan. Firm, zingy acidity from entry to finish on the medium full palate which yields lemon zest, concrete block, and citrus rind. Finish is moderate and lemony. This full-bodied style of Torrontes is an excellent foil for hearty seafood or pork dishes: a perfect white counterpart to Uruguay’s signature red variety, Tannat. Drink now through 2025 or a little beyond. — 4 years ago

Stuart Pollack

9.8

Wine perfection. Cranberry and licorice flavors, powerful licorice nose. Underrated on Vivino. Perfect with steak or lamb. — 6 years ago

Martin Marshall

9.0

Smooth and flavorful. Blue fruit. Not sweet — 7 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Great red from Uruguay. Big black fruit aromas. Full and ripe fruit flavors of blackberries and plums. Big note of juniper berries. Hints of herbs and just the right amount of oak. Rich and velvety texture. Did not have the big tannin structure I was expecting. Blending in 30% Merlot is a great move. Really softened the big Tennat tannin reputation. Outstanding vino! — 7 years ago

with John

Paul Scott

9.6

Nice dry red with a good tannin finish. Paired great with Llama steak and stuffed acorn squash. — 8 years ago