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2008 Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontés |
| Vintage | 2008 |  Label 1 of 3   | |
| Type | White | ||
| Producer | Crios de Susana Balbo (web) | ||
| Variety | Torrontés | ||
| Designation | n/a | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | Argentina | ||
| Region | Mendoza | ||
| SubRegion | n/a | ||
| Appellation | n/a | ||
| UPC Code | 835603001198 |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average 87.8 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 53 notes) | |
| Tasted by hcynkus on 2/6/2010 & rated 90 points: Outstanding wine for the price point. Fruity, dry. (56 views) | |
| Tasted by biggie on 1/26/2010 & rated 88 points: Had this initially at room temperature (18 degrees C - 65 F). Clear pale green/straw core of moderate intensity out to a wide moderate edge and rim - youthful and appealing. Clean nose with very bright tropical fruit of moderate+ intensity - at these warmer temperatures the Sauv. Blanc green notes I usually notice in this wine are totally gone. Dry on the palate with mouthfilling tropical fruit and an almost buttery quality - definitely creamy. However, it has mod+ acidity along with the moderate body and alcohol. The finish is moderate in length with some minerality peeking through. Will add another set of notes once it's at the normal cooler temperature. 88 points Cooler temperature shows off more of the mineral and herbal notes but the pleasant oily mouthfilling characteristic is still there. Excellent minerality and muted citrus fruit notes that carry on into the moderate length finish. (181 views) | |
| Tasted by VinoJestes on 1/2/2010: Delic. (249 views) | |
| Tasted by philfduphilfdu on 11/28/2009 & rated 88 points: (331 views) | |
| Tasted by SonomaWilliam on 11/26/2009 & rated 89 points: Floral, fragrant nose. Pleasant mouthfeel best not drunk overly cold. Great representation of the varietal for a largely distributed, high production wine. (442 views) | |
| Tasted by edink on 11/10/2009 & rated 85 points: (480 views) | |
| Tasted by jtt300 on 11/6/2009 & rated 90 points: A great value. Great citrus and nice (594 views) | |
| Tasted by schuey on 11/2/2009 & rated 88 points: Very enjoyable! Excellent fruit and acidity. Citrus, apple, and peach coming through on the nose, with a crisp refreshing finish. (649 views) | |
| Tasted by mulligan452002 on 10/7/2009 & rated 84 points: Delish! I love Torrontés wine. Dry but fruity. A delightful experience, quaffable. High good (83.5). (716 views) | |
| Tasted by WillT on 9/4/2009 & rated 88 points: (795 views) | |
| Tasted by WillT on 9/4/2009 & rated 88 points: Really an enjoyable summer drink. Drank both bottles I had this night. I'll look for more. (912 views) | |
| Tasted by jdietz on 9/3/2009 & rated 90 points: Good food wine, with some tutti frutti bubble gum on the back. Great value. (984 views) | |
| Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 8/22/2009: peachy nose with other ripe fruit aromas. flavors of peach rings and gummy bears with ripe apple flavors. not much variation from vintage to vinage. always a good sipper. (1019 views) | |
| Tasted by cmkjbs on 8/5/2009 & rated 85 points: (1005 views) | |
| Tasted by Eugene on 7/20/2009 & rated 87 points: Light yellow color. Nose of lychee fruit with citrus notes and other tropical fruit. Medium body, good acidity. Lots of fruit up front, but short finish. (1281 views) | |
| Tasted by Veraison on 7/20/2009 & rated 89 points: Very overt floral lychee nose. Peach and watermelon. Medium bodied with sweet white fruit on the palate. Sometimes coming across a little sweet. Good. (1306 views) | |
| Tasted by jtt300 on 7/19/2009 & rated 89 points: (1107 views) | |
| Tasted by JazzQueen on 7/19/2009 & rated 89 points: Yum! Very floral on the nose, peach and lemon on the pallate. Eaten with marinated grilled chicken and veggies, it tasted quite sweet, but on its own was a bit drier. A wonderful value and a great example of what Torrontes should be. Will definitely buy again!! (1306 views) | |
| Tasted by jdietz on 7/12/2009 & rated 91 points: Super value summer sipper. Lots of acidity, so it goes great with food. Even artichoke. (1403 views) | |
| Tasted by jtt300 on 7/2/2009 & rated 89 points: (1274 views) | |
| Tasted by Rayala2 on 6/21/2009 & rated 87 points: (1385 views) | |
| Tasted by ChinonRouge on 6/6/2009 & rated 85 points: Drinkable. (1774 views) | |
| Tasted by jtt300 on 6/5/2009 & rated 88 points: (1513 views) | |
| Tasted by DSchnider on 5/31/2009 & rated 74 points: Uber floral and apricotty. Super sweet with hints of viogner mixed into the Sav Blanc. Did not enjoy. (1797 views) | |
| Tasted by eliotfagley on 5/28/2009 & rated 92 points: The nose on this wine is insane! It smelled exactly like these Korean muscat gummies my wife buys for me. Watermelon, peach, mango, and muscat gummies on the nose. The palate wasn't as impressive as the nose, but it was well above average. The peaches and watermelon dominate the flavor profile. This is perfect summer wine - delicious, refreshing and relatively inexpensive. I will definitely find more of this! (1911 views) | |
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| Producer web site DOMINIO DEL PLATA To ensure a regular supply of top-quality grapes, the winery relies on grapes from various vineyard sources and geographic locations in addition to those at the estate. On arrival at the winery, the grape clusters are placed on an inspection conveyor to be carefully checked and sorted before stemming and crushing. The sizes of the tanks, their shapes, characteristic necks, doors and opening systems allow the easy and precise management of the fermenting juices and the entire fermentation process. Benmarco is top wine and crios the lowest. but i don’t know the difference. All of them are excellent. Definition of "white wine" at Epicurious.com Torrontes: the White Wine of Argentina Wikipedia entry Wines of Argentina Argentina has been making wine since the 1500s, tracing its wine heritage back to Spain, France and, perhaps surprisingly, Italy. Italian immigration is second only to Spanish in Argentine culture, and the flavors of Italy show up strongly in the nation’s wine, food and cultural tradition. Historically, Argentina has kept much of its wine consumption at home, drinking most of the wine it makes. But we are now seeing more very serious Argentine wines north of the border, and Malbec is leading the movement. The wine-making region in Argentina ranges between the 22° and 42° South latitude. It spreads at the foothills of the Andean mountain range along over 2,400 km; from the province of Salta to the province of Río Negro, with a variety of climates and soils that makes each region a unique land. In general terms, the areas dedicated to vine cultivation are dry and arid with a low level of rain and humidity, determining factor as regards grape health. Abundant sunny days and thermal amplitude favor a good maturity and concentration of aroma and color in the grain. Soils are deep, permeable and poor in organic matter, decisive qualities at the time of obtaining good wine. Due to the low rain regime, irrigation is necessary. Water comes from the Andean range thaw, descending in the shape of rivers to become channels or ditches. Undoubtedly, the combination of these factors turns Argentina into a veritable oasis for the highest quality wine-making. Nevertheless, there is still a long way to go. Wine-making in Argentina, at the level that it achieves today, has a young history that goes back to a little more than 10 years ago. Technological progress, investment and some farsighted businessmen enabled a determining transformation. The province of Mendoza is the most traditional area in the viticultural industry, and is diverse enough to be divided into zones, according to their significantly different weather, height and soil characteristics. These include the Northern Zone, which is suitable for fruity whites and young reds, at a height from 600 to 700m; the Eastern Zone, with a height ranging from 600 to 700m, and the most productive zone in the province; the Uco Valley, a zone of colder weather and higher altitudes (between 800 and 1,400m over sea level); San Rafael, with heights ranging from 450 to 800m; and the High Zone of the Mendoza River, with heights ranging from 800 to 1,100m over sea level and various microclimates, this is the zone where almost all noble varieties have easily become adapted. It is a region that is remarkably well-suited to vine culture, protected from the Pacific’s cooling influence by the Andes and enjoying a long summer of cool nights and warm days, with a dry summer climate but plenty of water available from the region’s rivers. Malbec in particular is outstanding from this area, and it has clearly emerged as the star, the darling of both consumers and critics. Wines of Mendoza Argentine Malbec Producers |
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