($20, Blends Inc.): If this is an example of how well Albariño does in Uruguay, it should become their national wine.  Bodega Garzón has fashioned a perky and beautifully cutting aromatic white that displays unusual depth.  This zippy wine will have wide spread appeal either as an aperitif or to accompany simple seafood this summer. … Read more

($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. … Read more

($17, Blends Inc): Garzón’s rendition of Sauvignon Blanc is aromatic, cutting and edgy.  Its aggressive style is not for the faint of heart, but those who love chest-thumping “look at me” kind of wines will love its clean racy style and slightly bitter finish.  … Read more

($17, Blends Inc): Wines from Uruguay lag well behind those from Chile and Argentina in terms of visibility on the US market in large measure because the country has only about 20,000 acres under vine, compared to over 500,000 acres in neighboring Argentina.… Read more