Torrontes: The white wine of Argentina on Display

Torrontes: The white wine of Argentina on Display – Episode #382

January 2, 2008

One of the great discoveries of 2007 for me and many Vayniacs was the Torrentes grape from Argentina.

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“West Des Moines, IA…” by nnothing
“Buenos Aires, Argentina here.
Good show on Torrontes….” by Javier
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Alamos TorrontesArgentine Torrontes
2006 Navarrita TorrontesArgentine Torrontes
2006 Monteflores TorrontesArgentine Torrontes

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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January 3, 2008

aaronb
Placerville, CA
January 3, 2008

CindyW
Hey Mr. Ambassador, I do go through Mukilteo occasionally (usually on my way to the ferry). I’ll have to look you up sometime.

I’m here in Redmond, Wa (next to Seattle), where we have an ever-changing group of Vayniacs who meet up about once a month. Newcomers always welcome!
January 3, 2008

Suzanne
Royal Oak, MI
January 3, 2008

Og
Placerville CA
January 3, 2008

Deano
Gary i am ready for a ton of episodes in 2008 i am sure they will keep getting better and better.

QOTD:
-Fremont CA
January 3, 2008

Joanne
Spokane, Washington – And Gary, you need to ship to Washington so we can get in on your holiday packs!!
January 3, 2008

RieslingRon
Endicott, NY
January 3, 2008

MannyPants
Excellent Contra reference. 30 lives..I’m down with that.
January 3, 2008

downtnmark
QOTD:

Gosh, you’d think that in a city of 975,000 folks there would be at least one other Vaniac. I’m starting to feel lonely here in the capitol of Silcon Valley (and so close to Napa Valley).
January 3, 2008

Gregster007
Bolingbrook, IL Brrrrrrrr it’s cold.
January 3, 2008

sharon
L.A.,CA
Sorry to hear about your friend. Because of our “advanced” ages we’ve lost a slew of people lately from parents to cousins to friends…Not fun but a wonderful reminder to value what you have.
January 3, 2008

josh
reed city, mi
January 3, 2008

Danny Machal
Chico, CA
January 3, 2008

Michael Goldfine
Lemont, PA
State College, PA
January 3, 2008

Michael Goldfine
State College, PA
January 3, 2008

mbannon
Nice guzzle at the end, Gary. I’m going to have to explore the Torrentes grape, it sounds intriguing.

QOD – Vancouver (not BC), Washington (not DC).
January 3, 2008

Chippewamike
Canton, Michigan
January 3, 2008

Social Project Brian
Encino, CA babeeee!
January 3, 2008

Mr.Ambassador
I want to go out and buy a Torrontes right now and sample it! These wines sound like a must-try based on the tasting notes (and the price point doesn’t hurt either)!

I live on Whidbey Island in Langley, WA.

If you’re in this area stop in at Ivar’s Mukilteo Landing restaurant and ask for “Mr. Ambassador” (or Erik) and the entire staff should point you my way!
January 3, 2008

The Wine Maven
QOTD: Martinsville, NJ
January 3, 2008

Juicy Jesse
So sorry to hear about your family’s loss. Time marches on, but it’s quite precious, isn’t it? So, let’s enjoy every day this year, and all the years coming to us.
QOTD: Renton, WA.
January 3, 2008

Scott F
Centerville, OH (Dayton suburbs)
January 3, 2008

Dan NYC
NY,NY Eastside!
January 3, 2008

JohnBlueLabel
GV,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Special people in our lives make them worth living.

Nice openning salvo to 2008. Still have not tried a Torrontes, will have to make a delayed New Years Resolution to do so.

QOTD: High Point, NC. Would love to get a tasting group started down here.
January 3, 2008

bigmay
Minneapolis, MN