$12.95
The characteristic white wine grape of Argentina has recently been linked with the Malvasia grape vis-à-vis DNA research. And the wonderful aromas released certainly suggest a Malvasia heritage: Read More...
notes of peach, apricot, honeysuckle and general floral tones; simply beautiful. The palate echoes the florals and again, stone fruits come to the fore, all enwrappedin a light background minerality. With warmer weather starting to make an early appearance, the Colome 2012 Torrontes will bring a touch of early Spring back, a crisp morning in the garden, the trees in bloom, the pond teeming with life.
$8.98
The dos minas ("two chicks" in Argentine slang) of the name are Lucía Romero, who runs Bodega El Porvenir de los Andes in Cafayate, Argentina, and Heather Willens, representative of Read More...
several small production Argentine wineries in the United States. Both are champions of wines from the mystical high-altitude desert landscapes of Cafayate, in the far northwest corner of Argentina. Both also believe that Torrontés is a wonderfully aromatic, food-friendly wine that is among the best of what Argentina has to offer to the world. So they decided to come together to create this small project to showcase the rugged, high-altitude Malbec and the elegant, balanced Torrontés that the best producers in Cafayate are capable of making. The grapes all come from El Porvenir's own meticulously tended, sustainably farmed vineyards at an incredible 6,300 feet above sea level, where the vines share space with cacti and desert animals. The wines are made with loving care and created to be spectacular values.
Only 500 cases of 12 were made of this shining example of Torrontés, which is 100% stainless steel aged. The winery's 65 year-old Torrontés vines are trained in the age-old Italian "pergola" system in order to protect the grapes from the sunburn that is a risk in this region. Grapes are hand-harvested and then undergo a double manual selection to ensure the highest quality. The wine has all the enticing aromatic notes typical of Torrontés from this region: lychee, rose petals, and lime dance out of the glass. Yet the floral aromatics belie a refreshing dry finish and backbone of acidity that make this wine a perfect partner for various hard-to-match cuisines, including sushi and spicy Indian food. It is also the perfect spring or summer aperitif.
Only 500 cases of 12 were made of this shining example of Torrontés, which is 100% stainless steel aged. The winery's 65 year-old Torrontés vines are trained in the age-old Italian "pergola" system in order to protect the grapes from the sunburn that is a risk in this region. Grapes are hand-harvested and then undergo a double manual selection to ensure the highest quality. The wine has all the enticing aromatic notes typical of Torrontés from this region: lychee, rose petals, and lime dance out of the glass. Yet the floral aromatics belie a refreshing dry finish and backbone of acidity that make this wine a perfect partner for various hard-to-match cuisines, including sushi and spicy Indian food. It is also the perfect spring or summer aperitif.
$7.98
First of all, we are smitten with Torrontes and this has all the right ingredients: an exciting producer, very high altitude vineyards, yummy flavors, and a great price. Founder José Read More...
Manuel Ortega Gil-Fournier left a career in banking in 2000 and started over in the wine business with estate vineyards in Argentina and his native Spain. He is a dynamic speaker and a passionate advocate of cooler climates-we wanted to love his wines and when we tasted through the O Fournier line-up the quality was impossible to deny. There are many great things to come from this producer. The "Urban" Torrontes shows its cool climate credentials with fruit from Cafayate in the northern province of Salta-at 5,700 feet these vineyards are among the highest in the world, providing extra perfume and layers. Look for tangerine and nectarine fruit up front with Asian spice, and a clean mineral snap to the finish. Stylish and sophisticated, for sure, but also fun enough to just drink by the pool.
