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

Rodrigo San Vicente

9.0

Fernando & Ellen — 8 years ago

Pablo Giosa

9.0

Excellent — 8 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.1

The wine offers a light, golden hue and the aromas we want with the Albarino grape. The honeysuckle is right up front, followed closely by pineapple and tangerine. An earthy note shows on the palate, a minerality that goes far beyond citrus zest. There’s a bright acidity that will support a Cobb salad or chicken breast just as well as it does a handful of walnuts. — 9 years ago

J Schultz

9.4

Tannat #4. Cant tell the difference between the 2013 and 2011. These are great wines for the dollar. Love it. — 9 years ago

Patrick Roddy

9.0

My first Uruguay wine and I really enjoy this. A little musty on the nose and light, airy, and balanced on palate. Consistent and balance finish. Great value for a $15 wine. — 9 years ago

Benjamin Keator

9.3

Very interesting. A little sweet barnyard on the nose (not sour). Undertones of port. — 10 years ago

with J.W.Wilson, Donnie and 2 others

Lucho

9.8

If you looking for a unique wine this is it! Aromas are pretty intense, dark berries, toasted with a hint of dark chocolate. full body, well balanced tannins and long in mouth. highly recommended! — 10 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

10

2011 Alto de la Ballena Tannat Merlot Cab Franc, Maldonado, Uruguay. From Uruguay's newest wine region near Punta del Este. Concentrated. Plum, black cherry and fig mixed with tar, licorice and mineral notes. Firm and velvety. Simply delicious. Approx $15 USD. #wine #uruguay #tannat #sommelier — 11 years ago

Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET

President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy

9.5

Fruit and earth. Rich and powerful. — 12 years ago

Raul Puga

9.5

Viva Uruguay — 7 years ago

Rich Friedland

9.2

Perfect for the parilla — 7 years ago

Don Colley

9.0

Very smooth with deep rich Berry flavors — 8 years ago

Raul Puga

9.1

A very nice surprise. Excellent SB from Uruguay. Crisp and clean. Citrus fruit with a touch of acidity. Delicious — 8 years ago

Juan Moreno

8.9

Merlot Tannat marselan and petition Verdot in a great balance for home made ravioli with filetto or any other strong sauce. — 9 years ago

Ed Marron

9.0

First taste of Uruguayan wine, very nice balanced full wine with berry flavours. — 9 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Dark & oaky — 10 years ago

with Mariano

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Great Tannat/Viognier! Mocha! Oak! Silky finish. — 10 years ago

with Erin

Holanda Junior

9.1

frutado com leves notas de tostado. — 10 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

They use amarone techniques only 130 cases produced. The family is from the piedmont Pablo started with his own vineyards in 1908 — 12 years ago

Dimes

8.9

Citeh citeh — 7 years ago

Paul Scott

9.6

Nice dry red with a good tannin finish. Paired great with Llama steak and stuffed acorn squash. — 7 years ago

Zacch Smith

9.6

Superb wine. Deep, rich. Not harsh. — 8 years ago

with Linda

Jono Riehlman

9.1

A bit tough to get the aromas with all the bbq smoke in the air, but dark fruit and plummy. Richness on the pallet and tannins dance with spice. Smooth body and leaves pallet chalky like a cab. Nice Uruguayan wine! — 9 years ago

Miguel Castro

9.0

Wonderful balance. Merlot and Tempranillo counterweight the heavy Tanat. Still, a meaty wine for read meats. Velvety and round tho. Some blackberries and forest fruits - little tanine. — 9 years ago

Vin d’Ottawa

9.2

A blend of 80% tannat grapes. Hits hard but smooths out as you sip. — 9 years ago

Paul Hitterman

9.6

Unique dessert wine. Nose of vanilla, taste of chocolate. — 10 years ago

Leslee D. Miller

Owner and Certified Sommelier Amusée Wine Consulting

9.4

2012 Uruguay Marichal Chard/Pinot Noir. Salmon skin color w glints of copper & gold--sexy. Nose is plump full of fresh cut apricot, basil-y strwbry & husked almond skin. Fresh cherry, bits of vanilla & tangerine skin lift the palate delightfully, yum! — 10 years ago

Pablo Mestre

9.5

Excelente vino. Cada botella sorprende más... — 11 years ago

Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET

President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy

9.3

Herbal and fruity with weight. — 12 years ago