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| 75 | | | 90 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Tannat is a grape whose name references tannin. In Uruguay, Argentina’s neighbor to the east and Brazil’s to the southeast, it’s the grape of choice for producers of red wine, having been introduced by Don Pascual Harriague. Hence, the name of this range of wines. Although other red varieties also are grown, Tannat has a claim on being the nation’s icon red wine grape. While in Madiran in southwestern France, the grape produces wines of considerable, hard, drying tannins, in Uruguay, as in this example, the tannins are soft and velvety. This full-bodied wine shows a deep, intense purple red color, while the aromas deliver the suggestion of fresh ripe figs and brown spices on a background of fresh dark fruits. On the palate, bright dark cherry and dark plum flavors meld. Foods: liver pâté; grilled duck breast seasoned with five-spice powder; meatballs in tomato sauce; steak with chimichurri sauce; braised meats; casseroles and stews; root vegetable stew with pancetta; grilled ham steak, sausages or lamb steak; firm, aged cheeses; 60% cocao dark chocolate (super yum!).
New World Wines | 10/01/2009 |
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