Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Bodega Garzón – Tannat de Corte 2019
Maldonado – Uruguay 🇺🇾

Overview
80% Tannat, 12% Marselan, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot. A thoughtful estate blend from Uruguay’s flagship winery, Garzón, showcasing both structure and elegance.

Aromas & Flavors:
Dark plum, blackberry compote, and cassis with hints of cocoa, dried herbs, and a whisper of violet. The supporting grapes add depth: Marselan contributes juiciness, Cabernet Franc adds lift, and Petit Verdot layers in spice and grip.

Mouthfeel:
Concentrated and structured with firm tannins yet polished texture. Balanced acidity frames the fruit, giving the wine freshness alongside its power.

Food Pairings:
Perfect with grilled ribeye, lamb chops, or rich stews. Can also handle aged cheeses and charcuterie.

Verdict:
A benchmark for modern Uruguayan reds, bold yet refined. The Tannat is dominant, but the blend makes it more approachable and layered than a pure varietal bottling. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Uruguay is the only country in the world where Tannat is the national grape. Thanks to the Atlantic Ocean breezes in Maldonado, tannins here are more polished compared to their French counterparts from Madiran. — 8 months ago

Enrique

9.2

Gran Albariño.
Bodega Garzón 2025 — a year ago

Nora Francis

9.0

This was VERY GOOD WITH CARNÈ ASADA. — 5 years ago

Amy Harrell

9.9

Citrus flirtations, white floral. Cork & Pig in Las colinas — 7 years ago

Rolf Bigler

9.1

Preis: CHF 32.- — 8 years ago

Victoria Klippenstein

9.1

Pretty nice with butter chicken — 8 years ago

Karen Tripson

9.0

Love it. Buy another case. Garagiste selection — 9 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Bodega Garzón – Pinot Noir Single Vineyard 2016
Maldonado – Uruguay 🇺🇾

Overview:
From Uruguay’s coastal Maldonado region, Garzón has become a global ambassador for South American wines beyond Tannat. This single vineyard Pinot Noir reflects the cooling influence of the Atlantic breezes and the mineral-rich soils of the estate.

Aromas & Flavors:
Bright red cherry, cranberry, and wild strawberry, laced with floral notes of violets and subtle hints of spice and earth.

Mouthfeel:
Silky and balanced, with moderate acidity and a rounded structure. Freshness from the coastal terroir keeps the wine lively while allowing the fruit to shine.

Food Pairings:
Perfect with roasted chicken, mushroom-based pasta, grilled salmon, or a charcuterie plate with soft cheeses.

Verdict:
A refined expression of Pinot Noir that shows Uruguay can deliver elegance and complexity beyond its flagship Tannat. Structured yet approachable, with admirable freshness.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight:
A standout Pinot Noir from South America’s rising star region, showcasing Garzón’s innovative spirit and Uruguay’s cool-climate potential. — 8 months ago

Enrique

9.2

En bodega Garzón Ene 2025
Gran C. Frank — a year ago

Brian Reams

8.9

Antiga wine bar — 4 years ago

with Chris

Daniel P. Drake

9.3

This wine I picked up this week thinking it was from Chile because it was in the Chile section of the store I frequent. I thought this tannat would be interesting to try. I was just going off knowing about tannat, so I picked it up. I did not read the label as closely I usually do. When I decided to open this 2016 Bodega Garzón Tannat Reserve I finally read the label closely and found that it is from Uruguay. What a pleasant surprise and I am happy I picked this up.

The nose was very pungent upon opening with a very heavy funk so I let it open up for an hour. After an hour the fruit started to show themselves. There is still the presence of funk but not as heavy as when first opened then the black fruits came out, black cherry, black raspberry, lack plum, baker's chocolate, vanilla and smoke.

On the palate the beautiful black fruit continues with black cherry, black plum, blackberry, dark spice, just a hint of well blended oak, smoke and rich soil.

This wine is full bodied with a well rounded mouth feel with medium + acidity and medium + leaning more to the plus side firm tannins that lead to a long dark fruit finish. A continued wonderful weekend to you all and please stay safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 7 years ago

Mike Howdeshell

9.3

Had filet and redfish at The Ranch in Las Colinas, TX. Great all around wine. — 8 years ago

Sharaab Benoosh

8.9

Tap business class — 10 years ago

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

10

A great Albariño from the coast of Uruguay - marine influence Granito soils and a new project boutique in Garzón pueblo - Chef Juan Carlos Clerici ( café Misterio mvd) , Léo McLean , and Fernando Deicas a new restaurant project Vitamina of creative woman chef Clo Dimet and a movie night philosophy with Juan Pittaluga — a year ago

with Eduardo

Enrique

9.2

En bodega Garzón ene 2024 — a year ago

Peter Coulthard

9.1

TSWC. Enjoyable drinking. Fresh, slight sweet hints to it. — 2 years ago

Elisabeth mersier

10

Pandemic atera wine loved it — 6 years ago

with Karim

Nick

9.4

Bright juicy red fruit very crushable, med tannins nice and slightly chewy texture — 7 years ago

Tom Inners

9.1

A producer that finds itself included in my top five of true Sonoma Coast wizardry. The Las Colinas Syrah is always full the magic and I’ve found particular joy in the 2012 vintage of this La Neblina. The 2013 here was a little more nimble and lacked a bit of the depth the 2012’s I’ve tasted have offered. Wishing there was some for day 2 but the King Salmon, roast squash, & shiitake mushrooms soaked it all up. A lovely wine that’s garnered by grace. The loudest voice is the one you don’t first hear. Listen close — 8 years ago

Janos

9.3

Nagyon illatos nagy bor — 9 years ago