InterWined tried a bit more Tannat wine recently at Planet of the Grapes in Leadenhall market. At £7 a glass, the 2004 Bouza ‘Las Violetas’ Tannat from Uruguay does actually have a touch of violet in the wine. We actually didn’t notice the connection to the name until writing the review.
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I would have recommended a Riesling (grape) from the Mosel (region) in Germany, flinty and fresh, but not dry…or the more exotic Gruner Veltliner (grape) from anywhere in Austria…look for tell-tale hints of white pepper…

On the blush maybe a Tavel (region) Rosé from France…but those tend to be on the dry side… Banrock Station makes a pretty crazy sparkling Shiraz from Australia…

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