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About Tannat Red Wine

About Tannat Red Wine
Tannat is a red wine made from the grape of the same name. While it is grown in the Basque region of south west France, today it is best known in Uruguay. Here Tannat is ripe with deep purple color and firm tannins. Most versions from Uruguay are inexpensive, priced from $10 to $15 a bottle, no doubt as there is not a great demand for the wine. Pair these wines with rich red meats or grilled foods.

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High Lonesome Vineyard 2018 Tannat
88 points
$42
High Lonesome Vineyard
2018 Tannat
Dusty ruby color. Fruity aromas and flavors of jam, red apple, lavender, and soufflé with a lightly tannic, lively, dryish medium body and a warming, medium-length finish with grippy tannins and light oak flavor. A lighter-bodied, fruit forward Tannat with wide appeal and big grip.
88 points $42
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Frey 2018 Organic Tannat
86 points
$18
Frey
2018 Organic Tannat
Garnet black color. Aromas and flavors of sandalwood, smoked tomato, dried figs, red clay, and dark roasted agave with a satiny, vibrant, dryish light-to-medium body and a smooth, medium-length finish with notes of fruitcake and bittersweet chocolate. A bold red for the table.
86 points $18
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High Lonesome Vineyard 2018 Tannat
85 points
$42
High Lonesome Vineyard
2018 Tannat
Medium ruby black color. Aromas and flavors of black plum, black raspberry, pine, and caramelized banana with a lean, lively, dry light body and a tingling, medium-length finish with accents of black pepper, red cherry, and plum with fine, grippy tannins and no oak flavor. A bright and flavorful Tannat ready for food pairings.
85 points $42
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Intipalka 2020 Tannat
84 points
$13
Intipalka
2020 Tannat
Black violet color. Aromas of wild blueberries, shortcake with clotted cream, and oregano with a tannic, vibrant, dryish full body and a graceful, refreshing, medium-length ripe tomatoes, green bell peppers, and peppercorns finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A dense, earthy red for rich and rustic pairings.
84 points $13
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