Community Tasting Note
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R2-D2 wrote: 87 points
December 24, 2019 - Pale lemon; med+ intensity, youthful aroma. Primary aromas of citrus fruit (lemon, lime, lemon zest, grapefruit), floral (white blossoms, honeysuckle, jasmine), green fruit (pear, apple, guince), pungent spice (black liquorice, white pepper), and soap, limestone, minerals and salt. Dry, med+ acidity, med body, med alcohol, med intensity and med finish. Primary flavors of citrus fruit (grapefruit, lemon zest, orange peel), floral (honeysuckle, blossoms, jasmine) and limestone, minerals, brine and salt. There is perhaps an ever so slight secondary flavor from lees (bitter almond, biscuit, dough) present in the aftertaste. This is a good wine. Drink now, not suitable for aging.
Very fresh, quite quaffable Torrontes that finishes a touch bitter. Always aromatic and I could even go pronounced with its distinct highly soapy aroma.1 person found this helpful 1,027 views
4 Comments
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GraffCellar commented:
7/28/20, 6:31 AM - Did you drink this while studying for your WSET3?
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R2-D2 commented:
7/28/20, 6:54 AM - Yes. It's a good example of a value-priced, entry-level Torrontes. Not even close to my favorite varietal, but it is one that the WSET is quite smitten with when it comes to blind tasting and theory.
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GraffCellar commented:
7/28/20, 7:20 AM - I just sat for my WSET3 exam on Saturday — the 3rd short answer centered on Mendoza Torrontes ... fortunately I had enough knowledge of this varietal and region to power through it.
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R2-D2 commented:
7/28/20, 7:41 AM - Congrats!