This “RPF” private family reserve bottling is, of course, neither private nor reserved for the family, yet everything else that I heard claimed about the wine was corroborated by the juice in the bottle. It shows soft, ripe, faintly floral aromas and an inviting, delicate fore-palate filled with fresh fruit. The dark-toned flavors firm up toward the wine’s finish, ultimately showing a meaty character and plenty of tannic structure, but the overall tasting experience is coherent and convincing. This is a terrific introduction to the wonders of Uruguayan Tannat, so keep an eye peeled for this beauty. Moreover, the Cabernet Sauvignon in this same line, which I tasted in a restaurant while not under the spell of this charming family, is also exceptionally good and well worth a search.
