Euro's got you down?

I went to my favorite wine store yesterday and there was a wine rep there pouring wines. A rep poring on a Wednesday night isn't unusual but the wine she was pouring was. I've never had a wine from Uruguay. I never even knew they made wines! Ok I know my scope is lacking but as I learn so do you— through my postings.

I asked the rep why certain wines suddenly leaped in price this year? She explained that sometimes a low grape yeilds can limit the amount of wine that can be produced, if demand is higher than the supply, lastly in regards to European wines it's the Euro. The strength and conversion of the Euro is causing wine makers (American and European) to raise their prices. She poured me a taste of her Tannat from Uruguay. It was just what I needed: dry, bold, tight, dark and very tannic. I never knew I could have the quality I was accustomed to for almost half the price. If you’re like me (a wine lover looking for adventure) be daring and sample wines from outside of the US and Europe.