Heavy stuff.
Having the last glass on day 3. It's mellowed out quite a bit. Juicy mouthfeel, I taste and smell candy and nuts; my brain says Boston baked bean candy. It finishes with brooding, dark cherry and blueberry, with a little nutmeg. The tannins have chilled, but still leathery. I enjoyed it!
Listening to Charlie Parker 👍 — 3 months ago
Another solid vintage of this Uruguayan Cabernet Franc. Dark purple color with violet highlights. Aromas of black fruit, tar, violets and poblano peppers. Flavors of ripe blackberry, prunes, bramble berries, pepper spice and dark chocolate. Hint of mint on the long and fruit forward finish. Firm and chalky tannins and medium bodied. Well balanced and complex. Well crafted. Solid QPR. Thanks for including in your Cab Franc Tasting, Ron B! Revisited in July 2025. Nice freshness! — 6 months ago
My first Uraguain Albarino….to match West African food…. — a month ago
Excelente com churrasco — 6 months ago
Pisano RPF Tannat 2021 🇺🇾
A bold statement from Uruguay’s signature grape.
Crafted from 100% Tannat, this wine is part of Pisano’s most prestigious line, with RPF meaning Reserva Personal de la Familia, originally held back for family use only. Aged for 10–12 months in French oak, this is a powerful, intense, and deeply expressive red that doesn’t hold back.
On the nose: Explosive aromas of black plum, blackberry, charred tobacco, leather, and a heavy dusting of dark spices.
On the palate: A dark-fruited cascade, plum, blackberry compote, and baking spices unfold with layers of earthy, savory depth. Expect firm, drying tannins (classic Tannat!) balanced by juicy fruit and oak integration. Give it time, as it needs a good decant to fully show its hand.
Mouthfeel: Dense, textured, with a long, flavorful finish that sticks with you.
Food pairing? A must. Think grilled meats, short ribs, or slow-cooked lamb.
A wine that commands attention and celebrates bold Latino character, pure power with soul.
Cheers! 🥂🔥 — 4 months ago
"Odedi"
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Strong nose of black plums, currants, blackberries, licorice, light cedar, vanilla, toast, tobacco, chocolates, coffee and cola.
Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruit forward on the palate with blackberries, black currants, black plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs, spices, licorice, vanilla, cola, peppercorn, chocolates and dark coffee.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This 12 year old red blend from Napa Valley is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.
Complex, engaging and delicious after 60 minutes of airtime. I enjoyed the nose even more than the palate.
A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
14.6% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$45. — a day ago