($19, Blends Inc.): Tannat historical home is in southwest France, where in Madiran it makes enormously rich tannic wines (I don’t think the similarity between the grape’s name and tannin is a coincidence).  In Uruguay, however, the wines made from this grape are a little lighter, but still bold, with far less aggressive tannins.  Still, this is not a wine for the faint of heart.  Big, dark and smoky, it’s a great choice for those who gravitate to boisterous reds.  It’s Uruguay’s answer to neighboring Argentine Malbec.
88 Michael Apstein Jun 16, 2015