Uruguay, nestled between Argentina and Brazil on the southeastern coast of South America, sits between 30- and 35-degrees south latitude. This places it in the same latitudinal range as renowned wine regions like Mendoza, Argentina, and Charleston, South Carolina, in the Northern Hemisphere. While Uruguay is geographically smaller than Washington state but slightly larger than New York, its influence in agriculture and winemaking is significant.
Is it February that just brings out the crazy need to feel somewhat romantic with your spouse? Maybe it’s just the time of year. Christmas was two months ago, and we all spent way too much and regretted it. All through January, most of us hibernated because it was just too dark outside to get out after work. But here is February. The depths of what should be winter, and we realize that actually spending time with people again is a good thing.
There are over 10,000 grape varietals in the world that are used to make wine. The majority of people are only familiar with a few, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay come to mind.
Like Malbec, Tannat is another bold red wine grape that has made the successful migration from France to South America and even to the US.
