Selling en primeur is usually the domain of fine wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy, but Uruguay is about to join the ranks with its first en primeur release launched by Bodega Garzón. Last week during Vinexpo Bordeaux I was invited to a handsome dinner …
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Winemaker Francisco Carrau is possibly the man who has studied Tannat wine most in the world. Tannat is the emblematic grape variety of Uruguay and since its arrival in 1870 it has become the most planted variety in the country. In this extensive interview …
This month I’ve been knee-deep in Uruguayan wine, researching a piece for Decanter (check out the South America edition this September!) which means I’ve been gum-deep in Tannat. While I normally reserve 80 Harvests space for the opinions of the winemakers and local experts, …