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2007 Poesia Torrontés Poesia |
| Vintage | 2007 |  | |
| Type | White | ||
| Producer | Poesia (web) | ||
| Variety | Torrontés | ||
| Designation | Poesia | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | Argentina | ||
| Region | Mendoza | ||
| SubRegion | Lujan de Cuyo | ||
| Appellation | n/a |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average 87.4 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 21 notes) | |
| Tasted by gwkozar on 8/13/2009 & rated 86 points: worked okay with food, good fruit, but lost some of its acidity and floral notes over the last few months. (316 views) | |
| Tasted by jeremy_ross on 6/27/2009 & rated 87 points: crisp (481 views) | |
| Tasted by merryberry on 5/6/2009 & rated 85 points: Distinct yellow straw color. Pear, honeysuckle, citrus nose. Nice flavor of sweettart lemon and grapefruit. Had with pork chops, and worked well. Afterward, on its own, the acid overwhelmed, and turned the finish too tart. 88 with food, 82 without. (627 views) | |
| Tasted by Rich S on 4/26/2009 & rated 89 points: Consistent notes with previous bottles. Drank outside on a hot summer day. Great wine. Loads of spritzy citrus and tropical flavors. Wish I had a case to keep around for the summertime............... (649 views) | |
| Tasted by gwkozar on 4/18/2009 & rated 88 points: (552 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 3/11/2009 & rated 90 points: (720 views) | |
| Tasted by CaliCab on 2/25/2009 & rated 87 points: Crisp, refreshing, great acidity. Lots of lychees, almost a kiwi twinge, but hurt by a bitter finish - prob due to the shocking 14.5% ABV Great with a nice pan gilled ham steak. (889 views) | |
| Tasted by Vandy_Montana on 2/19/2009 & rated 88 points: (744 views) | |
| Tasted by bgnose on 2/17/2009 & rated 89 points: Initial aromas of lychee and citrus notes with floral overtones/possible honeysuckle. Great acidity and had it with sole meuniere (plenty of lemon flavor) and great paring. (856 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 2/16/2009 & rated 90 points: (715 views) | |
| Tasted by Rich S on 2/15/2009 & rated 89 points: Light straw color. Tropical fruit, tons of citrus, and some grassiness on the nose. Reminded me of a more lush sauvignon blanc. Citrus continues on the palate with a hint of sweetness. Very crisp and clean with an enjoyable finish. Was the white wine star of the night. Great QPR and would definitely rebuy. (869 views) | |
| Tasted by WineKnurd on 2/15/2009 & rated 85 points: Second bottle, brought to a sushi dinner and everyone agreed there was too much acidity. Perfect combo: cut the acidity with cream cheese. Still leaves nice fruit behind without the full on mouth puckering grapefruit rind. Try a Philly Roll or any other roll with cream cheese. (CMS B) (873 views) | |
| Tasted by jcolca on 2/14/2009 & rated 89 points: Ate with Sushi (905 views) | |
| Tasted by Quantum32 on 2/12/2009 & rated 85 points: Very aromatic floral nose; I agree with a previous review with the sweet attack empty mid palate and nice acidic finish. The finish is a little warm due to the alcohol content. This is my first torrontes so I can't compare it to others yet, but it is definitely different and I dig the style. Certainly an EFA wie (Easy Fun Affordable) I like it but I couldn't give it more than 84/85 points right now. (856 views) | |
| Tasted by jjlobi on 2/12/2009 & rated 87 points: Haven't found a torrontes I don't like. This one isn't as flavorful as some others but a nice, crisp (nutmeg) flavor. Great wine with shrimp dish. (908 views) | |
| Tasted by jcolca on 2/7/2009 & rated 88 points: Had at a BYOB, Brookside Thai, good combo (930 views) | |
| Tasted by CaliCab on 1/23/2009 & rated 86 points: Nice nose with some fakey background - lime and lychees with dishsoap florals. Weighty - 14.5 ABV is evident. Sweetish attack with some nice acidity, then a completely hollow midpalate, nothing at all there. Then a pleasant medium length finish. All in all, crisp, enjoyable, and cheap. If only there was something in the mid, it woudl be a really decent bottle. (930 views) | |
| Tasted by WineKnurd on 1/19/2009 & rated 85 points: Popped and poured. Nice pale yellow color. Lychee and potpourri on the extremely aromatic nose with strong hints of grapefruit. So far so good right? BAM! The acidity in this wine kicks your teeth out with tart and tangy grapefruit. Way overbalanced. I tried to cut it with a big slice of ham with a spicy honey mustard glaze but it really turned sour, like eating a grapefruit rind. I would have to disagree with GV on being food friendly. Recomend that you drink very very cold. Rated a B- on wine quality (supposed to have high acidity but in this case its out of balance) and an A- on value ($10 / bottle) for an overall rating of B. (CMS B) (941 views) | |
| Tasted by marekny7 on 12/29/2008: True to varietal. Floral nose. Nice and crisp on the palate but for me too strong floral notes. Almost like drinking rose water with some kick to it. Afer sitting in the refrigerator for a few days the wines taste profile has changed. Much less floral and more fruity with lychee nuts and other tropical fruit. (963 views) | |
| Tasted by polimeri on 11/27/2008 & rated 89 points: Smash hit at Thanksgiving 08. The family was quite intrigued by the floral perfume nose on Torrontes. Acidity and lengh were both superb. The second day, the bouquet was still banging. Another great Torrontes. (1071 views) | |
| Tasted by jcolca on 11/11/2008 & rated 86 points: Decent nose, with a lot of tropical fruit with a bit of sharpness. First sip after bottle was opened was a bit alcoholic tasting but opened up after 10min. Improved greatly with food, which was Chilean Sea Bass with a sweet chile sauce (1059 views) |
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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 Luján de Cuyo (Municipalidad de Luján de Cuyo) |
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