Bodega Garzon Estate Cabernet de Corte 750ml

Corte simply means blend, and the Cabernet in question is Franc, not Sauvignon — typically around 80%, filled out with Tannat, Merlot and Marselan. Garzón sits eleven miles from the Atlantic in Uruguay's coastal south, where sea breeze and humidity keep things fresh; the estate is carved into more than a thousand tiny hillside blocks, each matched to variety by soil and microclimate, and the winery is LEED-certified. Deep ruby. Sweet spice, dried herbs and Franc's green-pepper lift over blackberry and plum. Fresh and silky, with gentle tannins and real food-friendliness.

Pairing: grilled beef, lamb, veal, empanadas, semi-hard cheeses.