Bodega Garzon
Reserva Albariño
Maldonado, Uruguay, Uruguay
Bright beige gold. Inviting nose of underripe yellow apples and honey. Nose is confirmed on the medium-bodied palate which adds orange rind, wet stone, and firm but approachable acidity. Finish is brief and continues the palate. Excellent South American (Uruguayan) take on Albariño that's a great match for fried foods -- I had mine with KFC -- and winter white wine fare. Drink now through 2026 (but mostly now).
Bright beige gold. Inviting nose of underripe yellow apples and honey. Nose is confirmed on the medium-bodied palate which adds orange rind, wet stone, and firm but approachable acidity. Finish is brief and continues the palate. Excellent South American (Uruguayan) take on Albariño that's a great match for fried foods -- I had mine with KFC -- and winter white wine fare. Drink now through 2026 (but mostly now).
Dec 16th, 2024
Punches well above its weight. Medium bodied with white peach, lime peel, sea breeze, and slate. Great structure, texture, and acid. From maritime Uruguay. Pair with ceviche.
Punches well above its weight. Medium bodied with white peach, lime peel, sea breeze, and slate. Great structure, texture, and acid. From maritime Uruguay. Pair with ceviche.
Aug 24th, 2023
Orange blossom, white peach, lemon zest. Leesy and textured on the palate.
Orange blossom, white peach, lemon zest. Leesy and textured on the palate.
Nov 12th, 2021
Pretty, but a big boy (14% ABV). Seams like oak aging, but neutral. Round mouthfeel, lemon/lime, floral, hint of lees and mandarin orange finish.
Pretty, but a big boy (14% ABV). Seams like oak aging, but neutral. Round mouthfeel, lemon/lime, floral, hint of lees and mandarin orange finish.
Aug 11th, 2019
Citrus. Tart grapefruit, Granny Smith apples. Slight hint of bubbles. Nice and dry with good ABV. More floral honeysuckle after the initial tightness. Paired with bolognese and used it in recipe. Good times
Citrus. Tart grapefruit, Granny Smith apples. Slight hint of bubbles. Nice and dry with good ABV. More floral honeysuckle after the initial tightness. Paired with bolognese and used it in recipe. Good times
Aug 29th, 2018
When I saw Albariño I thought Spain or Portugal but this is from Uruguay. 95 points at the Decanter 2017 World Wine Awards. Very pale lemon in colour. Again appley flavours with a trace of bitterness - extended skin contact? Wouldn’t give it 95 but a good refreshing well made white.
When I saw Albariño I thought Spain or Portugal but this is from Uruguay. 95 points at the Decanter 2017 World Wine Awards. Very pale lemon in colour. Again appley flavours with a trace of bitterness - extended skin contact? Wouldn’t give it 95 but a good refreshing well made white.
Aug 7th, 2018