El Colorado, Uruguay

J. A. Balistreri Vineyards

Colorado Petite Sirah 2018

Deep purple/ inky in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of red fruits with wild flowers, tobacco, licorice, light earth, herbs, black pepper, spices and milk chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with sweet raspberries, fresh cherries, pomegranates, light earth, tobacco leaf, spices, light herbs and peppercorn.

Long tangy finish with fine grained tannins and cranberries.

This 8 year old Petite Sirah from Colorado is drinking very nicely now. Complex and interesting, rich and fruit forward.

I had this vintage 6 years ago and it is drinking better now. Would be interesting to revisit it in a few years, but unfortunately this is my last bottle.

A very unique Petite Sirah that doesn't show like one from California at all. Tangy, spicy and engaging. The high alcohol is well integrated by now.

Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.

Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Good by itself or with food.

15.2% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$48 (at release).
— 4 days ago

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Viñedo de los Vientos

Estival Atlàntida White Blend 2020

Uruguay, eh? And 5 years of bottle conditioning has given this blend a subtle Lemon Pledge odor (benzene aromas) and a nice, thick but not quite unctuous mouth feel. The 30% Chardonnay keeps it fresh and a little bit lively. Also some of those tropical fruit notes that I have picked out in Brazilian chardonnays.
Interesting enough to pick up a bottle. The family's history is from Piedmont, 2nd and 3rd generation now growing 30 acres (or was it hectares?) of estate grapes.
— 7 months ago

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Avery Brewing Company

The Maharaja Imperial India Pale Ale

Perfect with Indian food! — 7 years ago

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Sounds perfect! Cheers!🍺
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@Philip Patston Cheers 🍻

Bodega Bouza

Reserva Montevideo Tannat 2016

Smooth and flavorful. Blue fruit. Not sweet — 8 years ago

Bodega Garzon

Reserva Albariño 2022

Another solid vintage. Bright lemon yellow color. Aromas of orchard fruit, wild flowers and ginger spice. Flavors of peach, green apple, grapefruit, gooseberries and a bit of mineral. Distinctive and pleasant saline note on the medium/plus finish. Crisp acidity and well balanced. Well rounded texture. I thought I may have waited a bit too long to open this wine, but was pleased with how fresh and vibrant it was. Consistently high quality from an excellent producer. — 15 days ago

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Bodega Garzon

Reserva Maldonado Tannat 2023

Clear, deep ruby in color; on the nose, it's clean with pronounced intensity primary and secondary aromas of plum, cassis, and smoke; on the palate, it's dry with medium acidity, high tannins, high alcohol, full body, and pronounced intensity flavors of black cardamom, crushed gravel, and black olives. Definitely needs to breath. — 6 months ago

Joel, Luciano and 4 others liked this

Vinicola Regional Ensenada

Surco 2.7 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Beautiful Cabernet. Very smooth fruit flavors. — 8 months ago

Pisano

Río de Los Pájaros Reserve Progreso Torrontés 2020

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. — 5 years ago

Byron, Paul and 3 others liked this

Tin Cup

American Whiskey

My husband is a scotch drinker, but, this was given to him as a Christmas present last year.
He landed up opening it up last week to try, and really liked it. He’s had a glass every night so far.
Impressed.
— 7 years ago

New Belgium Brewing Company

Fat Tire Amber Ale

Nice amber beer. Nice and malty. Reminded me of Yuengling. — 7 years ago

Bodega Garzon

Single Vineyard Albariño 2017

My first wine from Uruguay, I think. Taste of the Andes in SF yesterday. — 8 years ago

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with Mark
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Bodega Garzon

Reserva Cabernet Franc 2023

ESF
9.2

this was great - i tend to roll the dice with wines from Uruguay w/mixed results but this over achieved: deep ruby opaque wafting impressive black & red fruit, deep rich generous, along with typical CF medley of cracked pepper, herbaceous, and some bell pepper notes. Traditional yet w/New World exuberance this was balanced & polished on palate, med bodied harmonious med tannins & acidity leading to lingering finish. Bump for QPR — 21 days ago

Tegan, David and 16 others liked this

Bodega Garzon

Single Vineyard Tannat 2019

v19. So goooood! Soft black cherry licorice nose. Juicy, fresh, dark black fruit medley. Soft, bright, medium, milk chocolate finish. Delicious! — 4 months ago

Dave liked this

Bodega Garzon

Reserva Marselan 2023

About as smooth as you get. Great little find for the price. — 8 months ago

Lindsay Bennett
with Lindsay

Bodegas Carrau

Amat Tannat 2017

So smooth. Delicious — 4 years ago

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Bodega Garzon

Tannat 2013

Absolutely gorgeous red! Dark chocolate hints with cigar smoke and earth. Many layers. — 7 years ago

Coors Brewing Company

Coors Light Lager

It’s just a Coors on a 102* day in Tombstone, Arizona at Wyatt Earp’s Oriental Saloon. — 7 years ago

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@Neil Valenzuela Neil nothing beats a cold beer on a hot day. We had snow ❄️ this morning but I am going to have a cool one myself later. Stay cool down there. Cheers 🍻
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Enjoy! Cold beer is the best when it's hot weather. 🍻

Colterris

Grand Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Impressive home grown Cabernet. Elevating expectations for CO wine. — 8 years ago