Variety: Tannat
Country of origin: Uruguay
Wine appellation: San José
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Color: dark red
Bouquet: expressive, animal, leather tannins, cellar, smells like old world wine rather new world wine
Taste: medium body, very austere, lean, sour cherries, higher acidity, no jam so typical in new world wines, alcohol at the proper level, strong tannins still need time to softhen up, at the end hint of grapefruit and red currant caracter, medium to longer finish
Overall score: 4+8+12+6+7= 87
Price: CZK 180
Stopper: cork
Wine appellation: San José
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Color: dark red
Bouquet: expressive, animal, leather tannins, cellar, smells like old world wine rather new world wine
Taste: medium body, very austere, lean, sour cherries, higher acidity, no jam so typical in new world wines, alcohol at the proper level, strong tannins still need time to softhen up, at the end hint of grapefruit and red currant caracter, medium to longer finish
Overall score: 4+8+12+6+7= 87
Price: CZK 180
Stopper: cork
I really was curious what to expect and when I poured the first sample I was so amazed that I opened another bottle to drink it before this one opens. The wine has very expressive nose, with lots of animal tones, In taste it feels very cool climate and austere and precise with high tannins. Majority of the average consumers would not enjoy it at all. For example I guess my partner's palate is so used to Californian sweet tannins that I am lucky to enjoy it myself today:-)
Looks fantastic. I'm a fan of Tannats. Will have to look for it here.
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