Argyle’s practice of extended tirage and disgorgement on demand is a real treat. There is a freshness that...
Aquilini, Red Mountain (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
This is a beast of a wine, with a huge grip and a healthy dollop of oak influence. That said, I think the fruit is...
Uruguay: Pushing into the World Marketplace
Ask a roomful of American citizens where Uruguay is and you’ll likely get more than a few blank stares and wild...
Marichal, Canelones (Uruguay) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
From the Canelones area near Montevideo, this is quite Bordeaux-like in style, with bracing acidity carrying full throttle...
Bracco Bosca, Atlantida (Uruguay) Moscatel 2022
There is enough lanolin character in the aroma profile to elicit a twitch in your nose in this unique Moscatel. It...
Familia Deicas, Juanico (Uruguay) Cabernet Franc 2020
This tasty red hails from the Juanico region in the San Jose Department. It is a delightful Cabernet Franc at...
Gimenez Mendez, Canalones (Uruguay) Tannat 2020
The Las Brujas vineyards are in Canalones about 40 minutes north of Montevideo. This is an edgy Tannat, aged in an...
Montes Toscanini, Uruguay (South America) Gran Tannat 2019
This is an impressive assemblage — one that shows that American oak can have its charms when applied carefully to a...
Pisano, Canelones (Uruguay) Tannat 2018
Pisano is located in the Progreso district of Canelones. Owner Daniel Pisano Arretxea says that he “did not...
Alto de la Ballena, Uruguay (South America) Tannat – Viognier 2018
With 15% Viognier in the mix, this goes well beyond the level of usage in most bottlings of Côte-Rôtie. ...
Bouza, Uruguay (South America) Tannat – Merlot – Tempranillo 2019
In this unexpected blend, the three varieties were vinified separately, then blended. The mix arrived at here is a...
Ravines, Finger Lakes (New York) Dry Riesling 2019
Argetsinger Vineyard is in a southeast Seneca Lake location, high in elevation and steeply sloped. It is a low vigor...