Rob van Kalmthout

9.2

First time I really liked a sake. Paired with ceviche with basil and small sprouts. Loved the plummy smell with a distant sweetness — 2 months ago

Ryan Kravitz

9.0

The first wine of peru using a native grape, The two main taste profiles- Acidic & Earthy. Not a common combo but one I believe works for my taste. We also ate with excellent peruvian food. would also pair well with seafood ceviche, — 3 years ago

Christopher Coe

9.7

Beautiful light, but complex, red. Delicate and interesting. On the nose, if you concentrate, there’s marzipan under everything. Enjoy with light, citrusy foods. Ceviche, for example. As well as anything with a light dusting of orange zest. — 4 years ago

Aravind A

9.0

Unscrew and pour. On the nose: green tinged, a touch of dissolved CO2, lime, loads of mineral.notes. On the palate: excellent acidity, good density, lime, wet stone...not so complex, but excellent with ceviche. — 5 years ago

Austin Hohnke

9.0

Distributor describes this as taut and racy with mineral nerve, which are all apt adjectives. Lemongrass, pomelo, tangerine, and grapefruit pith. Very energetic and bright. Crying out for ceviche. Not cheap. — 9 months ago

Shay A

9.1

@Delectable Wine: This is the Majolini 1981 Franciacorta Brut. I didn’t see it in the database.

My knowledge base around Franciacorta is minimal, so when seeing this available, I jumped on it.

2016 vintage. 90/10 chard/Pinot. 3yrs on the lees. I still haven’t found a perfect correlation between bubble size and region, but this was another case where the bubbles were slightly larger than most champagnes. Bright with great texture. Comes across as a nice US Cali sparkler…not much yeast, but plenty of ripe yellow fruit, honeycomb, and an airy sea breeze type flair. While not powerful or complex sparkler, it’s not a simple one either. Worked well with ceviche and arancini. — 3 years ago

Senator Tommelier

9.1

Nice white from Douro Valley. Great acid and minerals. Paired well with oysters and white fish ceviche — 4 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

El Esteco – Torrontés “Blend de Extremos” 2023
Valles Calchaquíes, Salta – Argentina 🇦🇷

Overview
This blend of Torrontés sourced from Chañar Punco and Cafayate, part of El Esteco’s “Blend de Extremos” program, captures the union of two high-altitude sites. The 2023 vintage leans elegant, with expressive aromatics balanced by fresh structure.

Aromas & Flavors
Fragrant rose petals and orange peel open this wine, followed by tropical fruit, citrus blossom, and delicate white peach notes. The bouquet is floral and lively but with a softer intensity compared to more exuberant vintages.

Mouthfeel
Light-to-medium body with crisp acidity that gives tension. The texture is graceful and gentle, with a clean, refreshing finish that keeps the aromatic notes lingering.

Food Pairings
Great with ceviche, grilled shrimp, empanadas, or light salads with citrus dressing. Also a delightful stand-alone sipper to enjoy before dinner.

Verdict
A beautifully restrained Torrontés that shows finesse over power. If 2024 delivered aromatic fireworks, this 2023 is more of a polished, elegant whisper in the same language. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Torrontés is Argentina’s signature white grape, and in Salta’s high-altitude vineyards it often thrives—especially in vintages that balance sunshine with cool nights. Its aromatic intensity is very sensitive to vintage variation and canopy exposure.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
While I preferred 2024 for its vibrancy, this 2023 version still holds charm and delicacy — a refined expression of Salta’s heights. I’d lean this into my top white-flight list for Argentine wines. — a year ago

Raul Puga

8.9

Fun wine. Great with ceviche — 3 years ago

David Koenen

8.9

Above average. Went very well with codfish ceviche with avocado, mango and lemon. — 4 years ago