Winery - Castillo Viejo
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
While this ranks as one of the best Uruguayan reds we've come across, it's not a slam dunk. First off, there's the price; $60 is a lot to spend for any wine, let alone one from the frontier. But getting past that there's pretty fruit, purity, texture and balance to this prestige-aimed effort. And it finishes with alluring tobacco and earth notes. The blend is Cab Franc with Merlot, Tannat and Cab Sauvignon.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fairly mature and less rough than most Tannat-based wines. This one features cola, rubber and cedar aromas followed by tangy red-berry fruit. Somewhat oily and rubbery on the palate but it tastes alright. Includes 40% Cab Franc.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Citrusy all the way through, with light pear and peach aromas that struggle to hold form. Grapefruit and orange flavors are reasonable; shallow on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Deep and baked on the nose, with soft, fleshy blackberry and plum flavors. On the palate the wine's tannins are tame and the fruit seems exceedingly rich. So drink now to get its last gasp of gusto; soon it will probably turn heavier that it is now.
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