Rieux Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I've been invited to a wine tasting party where we are supposed to bring wines from "unexpected" countries. Since I travel to Latin America a lot, I thought about bringing a red from either Uruguay or Mexico, which would be unexpected as wine countries to someone who does not know the region. But, where in DC can I find a good Uruguayan Tannat or a Baja red? I'd really rather not go to VA if I can avoid it, although I know Total Wine has a Tannat in stock. Anyone? NW preferred.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I've been invited to a wine tasting party where we are supposed to bring wines from "unexpected" countries. Since I travel to Latin America a lot, I thought about bringing a red from either Uruguay or Mexico, which would be unexpected as wine countries to someone who does not know the region. But, where in DC can I find a good Uruguayan Tannat or a Baja red? I'd really rather not go to VA if I can avoid it, although I know Total Wine has a Tannat in stock. Anyone? NW preferred.... I'd call MacArthur liquors first. Tannat won't be a problem; it's the "Uruguayan" in front of it that makes it one. Likewise, I've had several reds from Baja, California, but can't remember for the life of me where, or when (the ones I've had haven't been great). Is there time for you to do mail order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Slater Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Michael R. Downey Selections in Lorton sells Bodegas Carrau from Uruguay. They make Tannat plus Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo. A call to them might tell what retailers carry the wine. The SB is surprisingly good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rieux Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Sadly, the party is next Friday, but I will start with a call to MacArthur and Ace Beverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Sadly, the party is next Friday, but I will start with a call to MacArthur and Ace Beverage. Call Cafe Atlantico. Oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehockey Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Schneiders has this Tannat on its website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rieux Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Thanks, before I saw lovehockey's post I went ahead and ordered two bottles of the very good Pisano Tannat from Total Wine in McLean, which I will trek out to to pick up some time early next week. I also saw on MacArthur's site that they have a baja red that I have had before and that is pretty good, so maybe I'll stop there on my way to McLean via Chain Bridge and pick up a bottle too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Thanks, before I saw lovehockey's post I went ahead and ordered two bottles of the very good Pisano Tannat from Total Wine in McLean, which I will trek out to to pick up some time early next week. I also saw on MacArthur's site that they have a baja red that I have had before and that is pretty good, so maybe I'll stop there on my way to McLean via Chain Bridge and pick up a bottle too. You can go to the new Seventh Street Pizza and see if it's open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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