2016 Bodega Garzon 'Balasto' Red Uruguay
A new benchmark for South America, Uruguay has done for Tannat what Argentina did for Malbec, brought the bright fruit to the front. Blueberry, citrus, herbs and dark chocolate. Firm body with fine tannin, not overwhelming the palate. Beautiful acidity completes a slight mineral finish. One glass won’t be enough, be ready to pour another.
This wine will be featured in our live, virtual Bodega Garzon winery tasting on July 29th, 2020. Go to: https://www.bountyhunterwine.com/bodega-garzon-virtual-tasting-july-29th-4pm-pst for more details.
Blessed with pristine views of the Atlantic, an unspoiled ecosystem, and dusty, charismatic back streets, the Punta del Este zone of Uruguay is very quickly becoming a new Côte d’Azur for discerning travelers of means. Nearby, wine entrepreneur Alejandro Bulgheroni established Bodega Garzón, a sustainable, earth-friendly wine estate, restaurant, and private club. Wind and solar power provide 40% of the property’s energy needs, and world-renowned chef Francis Mallman is the Ambassador and Culinary Director for the estate. Quite simply, no expense has been spared to make this winery a showpiece of the southern hemisphere. Blessed with fast-draining granite sands called “balasto,” these rolling hills are heaven for wine grapes, especially Tannat. We were also thrilled to discover some delightful reds like Petit Verdot and Marselan, as well as award-winning Albariño that is some of the best made outside of Spain. We invite you to experience just how sumptuous and luxurious Uruguayan wine can be!
The first impression here delivers lots of citrus and orange rind. Then blueberries, licorice, forest floor, underbrush and dark chocolate come into the picture as well as tile and clay. The palate shows a unique combination of agile blue fruit and acid drive with firm, grainy tannins and a chewy, very mineral finish. A blend of 45% tannat, 25% cabernet franc, 18% petit verdot and 12% marselan.