This boy is a deep, deep ruby. Wonderful, strong aromas of dark fruits, cherry, plum, blackberry. Surprisingly acidic initially, but very nicely balanced. I’m getting more dark fruits on the palate – raspberry in addition to the cherry, plum, blackberry. Very complex – I’m getting more tannin on subsequent sips. Even some spiciness. Very bold, losing some of its balanced qualities now – the tannins are coarse but still pleasant. This is definitely a bold grape variety – as strong as any Cab I’ve had. Maybe even a bit astringent for my taste. Although it has a very respectable length and the finish adds some complexity. I think this wine would go well paired with a steak or even something like liver and onions. By itself, it’s very bold and could benefit from some other flavors for balance. I am enjoying it for what it is – one of the most powerful reds I’ve had, but still enjoyable and an excellent sample of the variety. I’m curious about day two. May just be that I haven’t had a sip of wine in 4 months, but it’s certainly making a statement!
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Initially nose a block of wood, opened up to so much after an hour of air. Blackberry, tobacco, and a bit of anise.
Palate unfortunately not as dynamic. Initially with a bland profile with some muted black fruit, want for a bit more acidity. It did open up a bit with more fruit and acid, but ultimately falling short of anything really interesting.
Didn't finish the bottle after two days. Got another bottle - as it's not seemingly bad from long age, and considering the relatively small loss if it does go bad, I will hold it for another year and try it again.
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Blueberry, blackberry, and forest floor on the nose. Bright with fine tannins (maybe a little bit harsh still though) and some sour cherry on the palate. A new world wine with a little “old worldness” to it, a nice change from the scores of cabs, syrahs, and zins we normally drink. At $20 ( or even a bit more), this is a nice bottle to pop for a non-ocassion.
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A pleasant surprise. Never had any wine from Uruguay before. This one was a little pushy at first, but on the second day...very nice. Super well rounded and very well developed for such a baby wine. If this has any aging potential, this might be a steal. The fruity is there, yes, blueberry, but not dominating. As are the tannins. Really impressed. This winery was rated THE top new world winery in the New World in 2018 by the Wine Enthusiast. New World of course covering all of the US, South Africa, Australia, South America and so on. This quality, at this price point, at this baby stage for the wine ... I believe that. Try a bottle!
4/12/2024 - eprutter Likes this wine: 80 Points
This boy is a deep, deep ruby. Wonderful, strong aromas of dark fruits, cherry, plum, blackberry. Surprisingly acidic initially, but very nicely balanced. I’m getting more dark fruits on the palate – raspberry in addition to the cherry, plum, blackberry. Very complex – I’m getting more tannin on subsequent sips. Even some spiciness. Very bold, losing some of its balanced qualities now – the tannins are coarse but still pleasant. This is definitely a bold grape variety – as strong as any Cab I’ve had. Maybe even a bit astringent for my taste. Although it has a very respectable length and the finish adds some complexity. I think this wine would go well paired with a steak or even something like liver and onions. By itself, it’s very bold and could benefit from some other flavors for balance. I am enjoying it for what it is – one of the most powerful reds I’ve had, but still enjoyable and an excellent sample of the variety. I’m curious about day two. May just be that I haven’t had a sip of wine in 4 months, but it’s certainly making a statement!
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1/21/2023 - Stufonhead wrote: 88 Points
Initially nose a block of wood, opened up to so much after an hour of air. Blackberry, tobacco, and a bit of anise.
Palate unfortunately not as dynamic. Initially with a bland profile with some muted black fruit, want for a bit more acidity. It did open up a bit with more fruit and acid, but ultimately falling short of anything really interesting.
Didn't finish the bottle after two days. Got another bottle - as it's not seemingly bad from long age, and considering the relatively small loss if it does go bad, I will hold it for another year and try it again.
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3/27/2020 - Mr Gary Likes this wine: 90 Points
Ready to drink, but should keep a lot longer.
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12/6/2019 - rougeamore wrote: 90 Points
Blueberry, blackberry, and forest floor on the nose. Bright with fine tannins (maybe a little bit harsh still though) and some sour cherry on the palate. A new world wine with a little “old worldness” to it, a nice change from the scores of cabs, syrahs, and zins we normally drink. At $20 ( or even a bit more), this is a nice bottle to pop for a non-ocassion.
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8/28/2019 - Kustjagr Likes this wine: 90 Points
A pleasant surprise. Never had any wine from Uruguay before. This one was a little pushy at first, but on the second day...very nice. Super well rounded and very well developed for such a baby wine. If this has any aging potential, this might be a steal. The fruity is there, yes, blueberry, but not dominating. As are the tannins. Really impressed. This winery was rated THE top new world winery in the New World in 2018 by the Wine Enthusiast. New World of course covering all of the US, South Africa, Australia, South America and so on. This quality, at this price point, at this baby stage for the wine ... I believe that. Try a bottle!
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8/11/2019 - Mr Gary wrote: 87 Points
Tannins a little harsh.
Needs more aging.
Very dark and bold.
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