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| Drinking window: Drink between 2008 and 2012 (based on 7 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.3 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 14 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by gimonca on 9/24/2014 & rated 89 points: Sweet, apple, peach and pear. Very clean finish. Not much botrytis. Accessible, friendly, not challenging. Paired it with crème brulée. (2877 views) | | | Tasted by cartime on 11/28/2011: Starting to show some signs of oxidation. Gives the impression of an aged Riesling. Still nice, but I'd drink up what's left of this. (4834 views) | | | Tasted by cartime on 12/25/2009 & rated 91 points: I think the last bottle I had was ever so slightly corked. (5295 views) | | | Tasted by cartime on 11/27/2009 & rated 89 points: This bottle wasn't quite as good as the other 2 I've had. The fruit was a little muted and there was a little mustiness on the nose. Bottle variation or slight cork taint? Whatever it was, it didn't seem to bother anyone else - they all loved it. Paired it with a pear and almond tart. (5234 views) | | | Tasted by cartime on 11/6/2009 & rated 90 points: Pale gold. Pear, peach, and honey on the nose. Lightly sweet, honeyed palate with stone fruits. Very similar to the (very delicious) late harvest Vidals they make in Ontario. (5417 views) | | | Tasted by brombie on 4/19/2009 & rated 91 points: Sweet but not cloying. Very much on par with expensive late harvest or botrytized semillon. Wish I had bought more of this. (3244 views) | | | Tasted by Ombibulous on 11/21/2008 & rated 83 points: Fresh and crisp, yet sweet, but not overly sweet. I like this wine. Reasonably priced, $15, for a 3/4 bottle. Perfectly good this year, no need to wait till 2009 or 2010. High good (83.5). (2474 views) | | | Tasted by fingers on 10/29/2008 & rated 84 points: Light gold. Consisitent to prior TN on bouquet. Fairly light and mid-sweet, I keep thinking it's a semi-dry Reisling. Acceptable for wide range of foods. (4+9+15+6) = 84 (2530 views) | | | Tasted by fingers on 7/18/2008 & rated 86 points: Very pale gold. Small nose of lime, cumquat, orange honey. Sweetness really holds back awhile, making it anything but cloying. A little sweet tart candy action and then a good honey coating. Perfectly acceptable for this price and may benefit from a few years of patience. (5+10+15+6) = 86 (2504 views) | | | Tasted by dank on 6/21/2008: crowd pleaser.. light in weight and sweetness but for price and 500ml as opposed to 375ml, it's a solid deal (2759 views) |
| Santa Julia 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.Mendoza Wines of Mendoza |
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