Barrel Fermented Valle De Uco Torrontes

Interesting & really balanced with oak aging. Delicate apples, lemon & vanilla

Not my style of #torrontes The grape is already quite low in acid and this being #barrelfermented does not help give the wine any lift. Nothing unpleasant but nothing exciting. #susanabalbo #argentina #ctbucklinwine

I like it, but the reduction note is a tad overpowering.

Powerfully floral on an unexpectedly light, chalky, linear background. Pure and with deceptive power, this is wow for the $$ and so different...Riesling meets Chablis in a dry place.

Interesting style of wine, decent body, but lacking acid. The barrel fermentation made me miss the crispness I was hoping for. Couldn't hold up to a spicy curry. But still fun to try.

Really good white with a fruity nose but a dry taste.

I don't know if it's because I had this after an incredibly disappointing Fendant but this is a beautiful Torrontés. The nose is all gorgeous jasmine, tropical fruit, honeysuckle and a touch of spice. It's the stuff of exotic dreams. Flavour wise the palate doesn't quite reach those dreamy heights but it matches nose for the most part so it's honest. There's a great balance here with a bright fresh acidity and a floral jasmine meets salty white grapefruit combination that lingers on the finish like goodnight kiss. All that is largely secondary because the texture is brilliant. It's full, luxurious, comforting and not the least bit heavy—think top-quality merino wool sweater. This is what good use of oak and barrel fermentation is supposed to do with wine, not prop-up some poor second rate juice by taking over with caramel sweetness and spice. In short this is a great gateway wine for Chard. and red wine lovers looking to expand their palates.

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