I tried Traversa from my local wine shop for $14.99 and what an excellent bottle of wine it was. If you like a full bodied Syrah or Malbec, you will truly enjoy this cab franc from Uruguay.

This was my first time trying wine from that country, but given that it is so close to Argentina, I can imagine they produce some very interesting reds. This bottle did not disappoint. It was very full bodied, notes of rich cherry, with a very smooth finish. Perfect for a cool winter night and it tastes far more expensive than it was. It is also available online for $17.95 vintagecellar.com.