I’m not sure that vintners in Uruguay fully appreciate how good their own bottlings of Cabernet Franc are when stacked up against those offered from elsewhere in the world, but this is a realization that will ultimately dawn on anyone who tastes the best examples in a broad critical context. This wine sells for nine bucks in Uruguay, and I’d have quite gladly packed it back to the USA by the case had that been possible. It shows gorgeous fruit recalling dried cherries along with lovely aromas of dried herbs and autumn leaves that ring perfectly true to the grape variety. Damn, this is impressive for the money!
