2009 Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontés

The color is star bright pale straw with live green hue. It has aromas of citronelle, lemon pith, orange blossom & pineapple core. Medium body and medium alcohol, with a palate consistent with the nose. A very solid performer at a reasonable price.
WHO Crios de Susana Balbo
WHAT Torrontés
WHERE Argentina, Mendoza
WHEN 2009
HOW [...]

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