2006 Jelú Torrontés
By Tyler Balliet • Feb 23rd, 2008 • Category: Wine of the Weekend
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San Juan, Argentina - $12
From the land that took the little know blending grape, Malbec, and made it a bold, juicy rockstar, comes a white wine completely unique to Argentina; Torrontés. This grape has historical roots in the Mediterranean but the Argentines have claimed squatter’s rights.
Torrontés is typically a full-bodied, zesty and very floral wine and this is no exception. The 2007 Jelú is made from 100% organic grapes grown in the San Juan region, just north of Mendoza. This wine boasts a well-balanced acidity and bright freshness which sets it apart from similar wines.
This wine is perfect for an apéritif so just uncork and enjoy!
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I really like when you listed the price of the wine in the Wine of the Weekend — I noticed you did not do it for the last two. Its silly but the price helps me get off my butt and buy it! So I would love if you started doing that again!