Sunday, February 2, 2014

Tasting - Maipe Torrontes

Name: Maipe Torrontes
Variety: Torrontes
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2013
Price: $7.95

Winemakers Notes:
Spring-like nose of fresh white peaches, pears, green apple, green melon and hints of jasmine and rose petals. On the palate, it has a beautiful structure and acidity along with fruit flavors and plenty of body.  Well balanced, this wine displays a pleasant freshness with citrus notes and a long finish. Best enjoyed in its youth either by itself, or as a wonderful partner with smoked meats, mild to medium-strong cheeses, seafood and a great partner for spicy food as well.

My Review:
This wine was pale in color and had a very flowery smell. When I tasted it, it tasted like I was running gaily through a field of honeysuckle on a bright Spring afternoon. The flower taste was overwhelming. It was a sweet wine, but not a fruity sweet. There was not much on the after pallet, as well. Not much body. I would not recommend this wine. Unless it was to a bee. Then I would tell him to buy it by the bushel. 

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