The lesser-known, far-flung hotspots where fresh scenes are brewing

Punta Del Este, Uruguay

Although it’s been cultivating wine for 150 years, Uruguay has long been overshadowed by nearby Argentina and Chile. Now, in a country known for its signature Tannat red, a wine scene is growing near the beaches of Punta del Este and José Ignacio, with highly regarded whites and rosés. A key arrival is Luz Culinary Wine Lodge, established by a Swiss surgeon who fell in love with Uruguay’s countryside, bought 35 acres…