Okay, I'm a couple of days behind on writing, but I have been tasting. I'm also happy to be tasting wines from Argentina this week. The country tends to be export heavy on Malbec, but they also make other varietals very well...cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, and torrontes.
Sunday was a beautiful day and our friends Zach and Lindsey invited us to spend the day with them at Zach's parent's pool. We had been drinking beer and cocktails most of the day, but when it was time to put the chicken on the grill we all decided wine would be a better option. Luckily I had been to the store on the way over and had a bottle for the occasion.
Torrontes is a grape native to Argentina and fills that country's need for a light summer-time white. Nothing outrageously complex, but perfect when the temperature gets above 85.
The color of the wine was pale straw. The aromas were very floral with a lot of pear as well.
The taste was light and crisp. Good acidity, but not biting like a sauvignon blanc. The pear components really shine and I thought maybe there was some honeysuckle.
That's enough analysis for this wine. It's $10.99 retail and its fun to drink. I think it should be in your summer rotation...break away from chardonnay and sauvignon blanc and try something new.
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