Trivento Torrontés "Select" Mendoza 2008
- Low-N-Slow
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Trivento Torrontés "Select" Mendoza 2008
Tried this Argentine white based on a "if you liked the Palo Alto White, you might like this" recommendation. The label speaks of floral aromas of rose and violet, and "a dab of peach". And all that turned out to be pretty much true, along with a hint of grapefruit pith on the palate. Very light in color, almost clear. Good, medium body for such a light white. Very interesting flavors, like the Palo Alto, very delicate, with good acidity and subtly petillant-- another perfect summer wine. I admit I wasn't familiar with the varietal Torrontés, but am looking forward to trying some other producers' takes on it. Another great value at $8 (on sale @ Dorignac's, reg. $10).
"I find the pastrami to be the most sensual of all the salted cured meats. Hungry?"
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Re: Trivento Torrontés "Select" Mendoza 2008
Thanks LNS. I assume it is unoaked and relatively "dry." That's what my wife and I like to have in the warm evenings while the grill is going.
I'm gonna give it a try next time I make it to Dorginac's.
I'm gonna give it a try next time I make it to Dorginac's.
Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing.
- Redd Foxx
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Re: Trivento Torrontés "Select" Mendoza 2008
Dry, yes, and I would expect the wine has seen little if any time in wood. Upon further reading, Trivento appears to be CyT's Argentine operation.
"I find the pastrami to be the most sensual of all the salted cured meats. Hungry?"