Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Straw lemon yellow color with aromas of fresh white flesh fruits, floral and oaky spice notes. On the palate flavors of pear, ripe apple and white peaches with honeysuckle, herbs and oak notes. Medium+ finish, ending with fruit, spice, oak and a citrus mineral character. — 21 days ago

Ericsson

9.2

What a find. Well aged and ready to drink with classic Rioja notes. High acidity, rounded out tannings, red fruit and, tobacco, leather… — 3 months ago

romo

9.2

Accidental perfect pairing w hazelnuts, farro, dill, chickpea, arugula and cinnamon. Tension and lift sustains on finish. — 6 months ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.1

Great wine with Great family — 9 days ago

with Tammy, Emmett and 3 others

Sagee Aran

9.0

A balanced fresh red. — 2 months ago

Carmen

9.1

A food-friendly Godello — 8 months ago

Andrea Watt

8.9

An everyday pizza wine. Medium bodied and fruity but not overpowering. Cherry and violet. — 6 months ago

Inseon Hwang

9.4

Robust and earthy. Dark and brooding blackberries, plum. Smooth organic. Great finishing tannins, minerals. — 5 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Don Próspero – Tannat 2017
Canelones, Uruguay 🇺🇾

Overview:
Made from Uruguay’s flagship grape, this 100% Tannat hails from the Canelones region, the country’s viticultural heartland. It captures the bold, structured, and unapologetically powerful style that has put Uruguay on the wine map.

Aromas & Flavors:
Dark fruit at its core, black plum, blackberry, and cassis, wrapped in notes of cedar, baking spice, and a touch of earth. After hours in the decanter, it remained tight yet expressive, with hints of licorice and savory herbs peeking through.

Mouthfeel:
Full-bodied with gripping, chewy tannins and firm dryness. The structure dominates, yet there’s depth and intensity that suggests longevity. Still evolving in the glass.

Food Pairings:
Perfect with rich and fatty dishes that tame its tannins, think grilled ribeye, lamb shanks, or slow-braised short ribs. Also works with aged Manchego or blue cheese.

Verdict:
A serious, food-demanding Tannat that showcases Uruguay’s bold personality. Not a casual sipper, but for the right pairing it becomes absolutely delicious. With its muscle and backbone, this vintage still has 5–8 years of cellaring potential ahead. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Uruguay is the only country where Tannat is the national grape, brought over by Basque settlers in the 19th century. Canelones, just north of Montevideo, produces nearly two-thirds of Uruguay’s wine and is known for its Atlantic breezes, which help balance Tannat’s tannic intensity with freshness. — 2 months ago

Evan Buyze

9.4

Right behind the second one we tried, nice cranberry tartness and semi-dry. Very refreshing summer one! — 6 months ago