There is a wine that I really like - Crios by Susana Balbo Torrontes (a gorgeous flowery, citrusy white) - that I don't see very often. So I decided to try a different Argentinian Torrontes that I came across at World Market last weekend: Urban Uco. (Okay, I also bought it because of the cool label.)
It doesn't seem quite as floral as I recall the Crios but it is similar. It's also well priced - I can't remember what I paid but I looked it up online and found prices around $10. Wine Advocate gave it a score of 89 and said this:
“O. Fournier’s 2008 Urban Uco Torrontes is a remarkable value. It offers up a fragrant perfume of honey, spring flowers, pit fruits, and a hint of tropical aromas in the background. Expansive on the palate, the wine is crisp, ripe, dry, and impeccably balanced. Drink it over the next 12-18 months.” –Jay Miller
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ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower. I love your blog. Y'all are too cutE! I love that you took your littles to Paris. That's impressive.
ReplyDeleteI love Torrontes, too! Have you tried Phebus? You can find it at Total Wine, if you have one nearby. It's the best one I've tried so far. It also has a pretty label, white with a metallic dark blue star.
ReplyDeleteHi Mona! Me too :)
ReplyDeleteHenley on the Horn - thank you!
lbrookscooks - I haven't tried Phebus - I will look for it, thanks!