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focused on finding those wines that deliver great value to the wallet and the palate

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two tiered — one on the value end and another for those that I am expecting quite a bit more from...

recent tastings

2005 Amaicha Torrontes

Price: $1.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Goldschmidt Vineyards
What They Said:
Per quaffability “This is an odd wine that I found while searching in vain for an Argentinean Malbec suggested by a reader. I confess that I had never heard of the Torrontes varietal before tasting this wine, and, having knocked around the web looking for [...]

September 8th, 2007 | Category: 12th Bottle, 2005, Amaicha, Goldschmidt Vineyards, Mendoza, Torrontes, Trader Joe's Wine | 3 comments

2006 Zolo Torrontes

Price: $9.99 @ Friend/Gift imported by Vino del Sol
What They Said:
Per BevMo “Bright and fragrant, the finely crafted ‘05 Zolo Torrontes serves up lots of ripe fruit along with an excellent texture on the palate; long and lacy; great with Tex-Mex dishes.”
What I Think:
Some good friends are looking for wedding wines and brought this one [...]

May 2nd, 2007 | Category: 2006, Best of the Rest, Buy It, Lujan de Cuyo, Torrontes, Vino del Sol, Zolo | Leave a comment