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| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2019 and 2022 (based on 5 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.2 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 25 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Pontifax on 9/26/2023 & rated 89 points: On nose and palate: green peach, bitter almonds, witbier hops( in a good way) and ripe pear, on a clean acidic medium body....lacks the complexity of the Colome Torrontes , but a servicable seafood wine. (188 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 6/2/2023 & rated 88 points: In the bouquet some muscatel, grasses and green herbs. Same on the palate, litchi, medium acidity. Nice wine. 88+ (448 views) | | | Tasted by Stuart10er on 5/29/2021 & rated 90 points: Pale yellow with some green. Aromatic with notes of grapefruit. Taste is crisp and tasty. Great wine with shrimp tacos. (681 views) | | | Tasted by Lovinwinewithmywife on 4/11/2021 & rated 90 points: A nice dry but soft initial taste on the palate... very smooth but definitely must be chilled .. a nice soft end with shuttle peach at the end.. (727 views) | | | Tasted by Stuart10er on 4/2/2021 & rated 92 points: Pale straw yellow with a nose of lemon. Taste is biting with lemon and honey and a hint of white pepper. Enjoyable (696 views) | | | Tasted by ralaspech on 9/30/2020 & rated 89 points: Lovely floral, orange blossom and peach. We far-preferred this to Terrazas 2018 torrontes which lacked intensity. (866 views) | | | Tasted by Jessie and Max on 8/16/2020 & rated 90 points: This one kicked off with aromatics of tropical fruit (noted by both of us), as well as stone fruit and citrus (at least to Jessie's nose). Upon sipping, we both found it distinct from other "similar," fruity whites that we've tried. Max kept using the word "mellow," both for the finish and to describe an acidity that doesn't overpower. "It's like a red wine but with no tannins," he said.
Max noted an earthy, woody quality; Jessie noted it and called it grassy. Maybe a little rose, too. Definite a perfumey note, with a bit of green muscat in the back of the nose on the finish.
We liked it!
Max: 91 Jessie: 89 (734 views) | | | Tasted by allensounhein on 5/26/2020 & rated 90 points: served very cold with Walleye meal and was very good (616 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 5/20/2020 & rated 90 points: Light yellow color; aromatic, orange blossom, white jasmine, ripe peach nose; juicy, tasty, tart peach, tart pear, light quinine palate with good balancing acidity; medium-plus finish (good value at about $11; 14% alcohol; screwcap) (976 views) | | | Tasted by allensounhein on 4/5/2020 & rated 90 points: Serve cold and really enjoy by itself or salads or chicken (596 views) | | | Tasted by Heynetty on 3/15/2020: Pale lemon
Pronounced nose of rose talcum powder, Jasmine, pot pourri , orange, lemon, sweet almond
Dry, medium (-) acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium (+) intensity and medium finish (670 views) | | | Tasted by ziavino on 11/17/2019 & rated 87 points: Quite floral on the nose as expected, and showing plenty of tropical fruit and citrus on the palate. Simple. (630 views) | | | Tasted by vinhonotte on 8/31/2019 & rated 94 points: Praelum - Homedrunk (Praelum Wine Bistro): Salad leaves, cucumber, brine, clams, green mango, somewhat nutty oxidative character, possibly from the oak treatment. Surprised that it exhibited such high level of complexity. An entry-level that punched way above its weight (880 views) |
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| 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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