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| Drinking window: Drink between 2005 and 2006 (based on 77 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.8 pts. and median of 86 pts. in 12 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by GrandeSerataFuori on 7/23/2008 & rated 85 points: Still enjoyable, but probably past its prime. Slightly harsh and tart straw and lemon highlights. (2738 views) | | | Tasted by WineDrinkerofTX on 12/29/2006 & rated 87 points: Straw colored crsip little wine with lemon and tropical fruits. Very pleasant. (3333 views) | | | Tasted by Rangstrom on 5/22/2006 & rated 86 points: When I opened this bottle up I was amazed by the floral nose, almost as rich as a Condrieu, with some lemon overtones as the wine warmed up. Light golden hue and slightly cloudy. Dry and fruity: I was reminded initially of Gewurztraminer. Plenty of acidity and a pleasant, smooth feel on the mouth. Clearly a well produced and well balanced wine with only a strange twist to the taste on the finish (lanolin?) to complain about. Although I found this wine very evocative of variatals that I really enjoy, I would not buy more. Just didn't connect with it. (3613 views) | | | Tasted by davidcbaker on 4/10/2006 & rated 90 points: Very nice floral nose, crisp acidity with tropical and grassy flavors. Reminiscient of Conundrum as well as a Gruener Veltliner. As with those wines - this wine is an excellent companion for spicy food. Try with cheeses like a triple cream. Awesome buy fo 14 bucks. (4408 views) | | | Tasted by dfitzg2 on 12/30/2005 & rated 90 points: Really liked this previously unheard of Argentinian white. Others have commented on the floral finish and I certainly found that also. Paired well with Sea Bass, but why not? (4243 views) | | | Tasted by timewithwine on 10/21/2005: Friday, October 21, 2005 This a first for me with this grape and I wasn’t sure what to expect. It held a nose of apple and peach. Actually rather floral and perfumed. More apple in the mouth, but lemon, honey and tangerine flavors came thru. The fruit held through the finish. Unfortunately, it finished with something sweet and not at all dry. I suspect some RS in this despite a back label claiming to be a dry wine. 13.5% alc. About $13.00. With various cheeses (which may have been part of the problem) (69 views) | | | Tasted by wineismylife on 10/9/2005 & rated 83 points: WIML83,WA88,WS85
Tasted October 8, 2005 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in Spiegelau Weiss Wein glasses. Straw color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of “Lemon Pledge Furniture Polish”. Flavors of lemon and apricots. Drink now. Pass is my recommendation. (2930 views) | | | Tasted by Crackers on 10/5/2005 & rated 86 points: Nose of apricot and peach jumps from the glass along with slightly floral notes. On the palate it has tons of tropical fruit with crisp acidity and a clean finish. A charming wine that paired well with grilled shrimp (2784 views) | | | Tasted by basis on 8/29/2005: Third time I've had this ... it's interesting. A certain floral character on the nose and palate. I have trouble drinking a lot of it, and think it really needs food. It's not that there's anything bad about it, but it has a certain character/tartness that I find a little off-putting. (3216 views) | | | Tasted by PurpleTeeth on 6/17/2005 & rated 89 points: Delightfully refreshing. Substantial flavor - lemon zest, grapefruit, gooseberry. Not sure of all the varietals used, but definitely some sauvignon blanc. Rather long finish. (1259 views) | | | Tasted by AtlantaBill on 4/26/2005 & rated 85 points: Aroma of peach and slight citrus. Taste floral and peachy with citrus. Floral burst of finish. Pleasant medium finish. (3180 views) |
| Crios de Susana Balbo Producer website
U.S. Importer (addt'l info)Torrontés Torrontes: the White Wine of Argentina
Wikipedia entryArgentina 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. |
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