Showing posts with label Torrontés. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Torrontés. Show all posts

Michel Torino 2018 Cuma Organic Torrontés - 86pts

Michel Torino 2018 Cuma Organic Torrontés (Cafayate Valley) Salta - Argentina

Availability
: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $13.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: March 20th, 2019

Tasting Notes: A pleasant, crisp and clean 
Torrontés with a floral and pear scented nose followed by a dry, citrus and Tropical fruit themed palate. Nothing out of place or overdone. Touch of spice on the tangy, moderate finish. Ready to go now, in its youth. Drink 2019-2020.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca

Michel Torino 2016 Cuma Organic Torrontés - 86pts

Michel Torino 2016 Cuma Organic Torrontés (Cafayate Valley) Salta - Argentina

Availability
: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $12.49 + taxes
Alcohol: 13%
Date Tasted: March 21st, 2017

Tasting Notes: A delightful 
Torrontés with a clean, aromatic nose and a crisp, dry palate. This organic wine offers fantastic value with decent complexity and good balance throughout. Pair the medley of lemon, apple and tropical fruit flavours with spicy Thai or vibrant, seafood dishes. Ready to go now. Drink now-2018.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2017 IconWines.ca

Michel Torino 2015 Cuma Organic Torrontés - 85pts

Michel Torino 2015 Cuma Organic Torrontés (Cafayate Valley) Salta - Argentina

Availability
: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $11.49-12.49 + taxes
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: November 29th, 2016

Tasting Notes: Wow. This is a Zesty 
Torrontés with a capital 'Z' and served with a side of Zing. Clean and crisp, this organically produced, spicy-food companion, opens with a Tropical fruit, spice, sea shell and citrus scented nose followed by the tangiest of palates where citrus peel and fresh lime flavours dominate. Drink now-2017.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2016 IconWines.ca

Dominio Del Plata 2014 Crios Torrontés - 87pts

Dominio Del Plata 2014 Crios Torrontés  - Argentina

Availability
: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $15.49 + taxes
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: November 22nd, 2015

Tasting Notes: An aromatic, well-balanced 
Torrontés with floral and fresh orchard fruit aromas on the nose followed by a medium-bodied, mineral-infused palate with Asian pear, apple and white peach flavours. A nice kick of citrus acidity and spice lingers on the moderate finish. Drink now-2017.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2015 IconWines.ca

Michel Torino 2014 Cuma Torrontés - 86pts

Michel Torino 2014 Cuma Torrontés (Cafayate Valley) Salta - Argentina

Availability
: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $13.99
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: November 20th, 2015

Tasting Notes: A clean, crisp, 
organically produced Torrontés with an attention-getting jolt of equal parts zesty, citrus peel and zingy spice on the palate. This is (mostly) balanced by a peach-infused, creamy texture. Finishes crisp and mouth-watering with lingering citrus notes. Enjoy with spicy, Asian fare like Thai green curry. Drink now-2016.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2015 IconWines.ca

Michel Torino 2013 Cuma Torrontés - 87pts

Michel Torino 2013 Cuma Torrontés (Cafayate Valley) Salta - Argentina

Availability
: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $13.99
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: January 19th, 2015

Tasting Notes: A straight-forward, yet, impressively balanced 
Torrontés, sourced from organically farmed vineyards, offering an unctuous entry of plump, peaches and cream flavours leading to a citrus-y, refreshing finish where stonefruit, lemon zest and spice notes linger. Enjoy with spicy, Asian fare like Thai green curry. Drink now-2016.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2015 IconWines.ca