A different red wine blend!

Who would hve thought? Tannat, a much maligned red varietal with roots in France, has come to life in all places-Argentina! In a recent vintage to Cafayate (in the province of Salta), we discovered that the varietal has much to offer. In a blend that my colleagues from BevMo! (109 stores in California and Arizona) were looking to put together, we tasted a possible candidate of 70% Syrah, 20% Tannat and 20% Malbec and guess what? The wine tasted great! Rich and ripe with a load of delicious berry-like flavors, this tasty delight looks to be the real thing. So while Tannat has seldom distinguished itself as a stand alone varietal, its value may rest in its ability to contribute as a componet in a mixed varietal red.

Well, we have returned to the states and are anxiously awaiting our next tasting trial of this delicious red wine blend. From past experiences in Argentina, I fully expect this wine to become a hit with our customers. Stay tuned as I tell you more at a later date.