Estate Torrontés - Vegan

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Aug/2022

2022 -

"The 2022 Torrontés Estate is from Molinos, Salta. Torrontés is a variety best drunk young and recently made; that’s when it’s at its most alluring, and this is a perfect example. Yellow in the glass. The nose showcases notes of jasmine, early morning orange blossom, dew and country herbs against a citrussy, bitter orange background. It’s expressive with a compact, malic flow while the flavors fill the mouth, stretching out the long finish."

Decanter World Wine Awards 2023

2022 -

"Elegant nose, displaying classic floral and spicy aromas. Harmonious. with a lovely freshness. Vibrant and long on the palate."

James Suckling, Mar/2023

2022 -

"A textured torrontes with refreshing aromatics of lychee, peach and jasmine followed by a hint of wet stones and fresh herbs. Fresh, tangy and slightly saline on the mid-palate with vibrant acidity that delivers succulence and brightness to the medium- to full-bodied palate. Pretty serious. Vegan. Drink now or hold. Screw cap."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Nov/2022

2022 -

"The varietal white 2022 Estate Torrontés has textbook notes of jasmine and orange blossom, looking for the delicate side of the variety through picking at 13.5% alcohol and keeping a low pH and good acidity. The grapes come from vineyards at 1,700 and 2,300 meters above sea level and fermented in stainless steel, and the wine was kept there for one month before being bottled. It's rich and supple, balanced and with a dry finish."

James Suckling, Mar/2022

2021 -

"This has perfumed aromas of elderflowers, lemon blossom, green apples and melon. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity and a creamy, supple palate. Balanced and so drinkable, with no bitterness or pithiness. Vegan. Drink now. Screw cap."

Decanter, Jul/2022

2021 -

"Made by Thibaut Delmotte with grapes from high altitude valleys in Salta – at an average height of around 2,400m above sea level – this wine reaffirms the potential of Torrontés to produce world class aromatic whites. Pale yellow in hue, the enticing aromas include fresh grape, orange blossom, citrus, tropical fruit and hints of spice. On the palate it’s broad with firm, refreshing acidity, making it an excellent accompaniment to spicy food."

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Nov/2021

2021 -

"Colomé's 2021 Torrontés Estate from Salta, Calchaqui Valley is yellow in hue with a citrussy profile of basil, lemon and lychee along with a faint whiff of orange blossom. Indulgent and voluminous but refreshing with good fat and an idiosyncratically nimble flow, the finish is bold and citrussy. An unusual style for Torrontés, it's both richer and fresher than in previous years."

Tim Atkin MW, Argentina Special Report 2022

2021 -

"Colomé’s Torrontés marries young-vine fruit from Finca La Brava with 10% from 100-year-old vines in Molinos. Picked early to avoid bitterness and preserve freshness, it’s a sappy, grapey number with good concentration and lime and orange zest flavours. 2022-24"

Wine Enthusiast, Jul/2022

2021 -

BEST BUY. "This wine shows great varietal typicity with an aromatic nose of geranium flower, white peach and citrus fruit. It has nice acidity with subtle herbaceous notes and green apple, linden tea and stone fruit flavors. It has a bitter pleasant finish." #7 on Wine Enthusiasts list of Top 100 Best Buys of 2022.

Descorchados, 2021

2020 -

"A faithful expression of torrontés from the Calchaquíes Valley, this has floral notes and tropical fruits in a body that's intense but with enough acidity to keep it from becoming cloying. The flavors are ripe, the flowers flood the palate, and the wine is succulent. This is from a selection of vineyards at Finca La Brava, about 1,700 meters above sea level in the town of Colomé."

James Suckling, May/2021

2020 -

"Aromas of honeysuckle, peach, honeydew melon and lychee. It’s medium-to full-bodied with crisp acidity and a focused, concentrated and fresh finish. Drink and enjoy. Screw cap."

Tim Atkin MW Best of Argentina Report 2021

2020 -

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Mar/2021

2020 -

"There are subtle notes of jasmine and orange blossom in the nose of the 2020 Estate Torrontés, which was harvested at the end of February before the heat wave at 13.5% alcohol, keeping a low pH and good acidity with grapes from vineyards at 1,700 and 2,300 meters in altitude. It fermented in stainless steel and was kept there for one month before being bottled. The finish is very dry, with a chalky sensation akin to limestone soils and chalk. 120,000 bottles produced."

James Suckling, Apr/2020

2019 -

"Plenty of lemon-rind, white-peach and green-apple aromas follow through to a full-bodied, firm and fresh palate and a long, lingering finish. Shows tightness and crispness down the line. Drink now."

Tim Atkin MW Best of Argentina Report 2020

2019 -

Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Oct/2019

2018 -

"The citrusy 2018 Estate Torrontes has to be one of the finest representations of the variety in the high-altitude vineyards of Salta. There are some grapey notes reminiscent of Moscatel pulp, and the palate is vibrant, with clean flavors and balancing acidity. 120,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2018."

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Sept/2019

2018 -

"Bright yellow. Lovely nose melds lemon, menthol, dried herbs, lichee and ginger. Then almost surprisingly round, sweet and large-scaled in the mouth; quite full for Torrontes but also vibrant thanks to its healthy acidity (reportedly 6.7 grams per liter). A turpenic resiny quality is nicely countered by bright citricity and a floral note. This seriously palate-saturating Torrontes finishes long and outsized, with a slightly phenolic character. A rather extreme style from high-altitude vines (up to 7,500 feet) but it works. (made entirely in stainless steel)"

Decanter Magazine, Jun/2018

2017 -

"A benchmark Torrontes with an intense, perfumed nose followed by a balanced palate that's full of concentrated ripe fruit and freshness. Zesty notes of grapefruit are apparent, combining with subtle floral hints and crisp citric acidity to create a very fine example, which emphasises how special Calchaqui is for this variety."

Tim Atkin Master of Wine 2018 Report: Best of Argentina

2017 -

James Suckling, Apr/2018

2017 -

"Full of citrus and peach this is a delicious wine that has stacks of fruit. Very fresh acidity and no sharp edges. Mineral finish. Drink now. Screw cap."

Decanter World Wine Awards 2018

2017 -

"Aromatic floral, herbaceous and limey citrus notes leading to a steely, saline palate. Attractive finish."

Tim Atkin MW, Argentina Special Report 2017

2016 -

Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Dec/2016

2016 -

"The 2016 Torrontes is sourced from 50-year-old parral vineyards that yielded 10,000 kilos per hectare from vines planted at 1,700 and 2,300 meters altitude. Some 10% of the grapes were harvested early to provide freshness. It fermented slowly with neutral bayanus yeasts for some 35 days and lots of fine lees and was bottled without malolactic in the month of June. This is perfumed and lightly floral with the Torrontes notes making an appearance in the palate, which fills the mid palate and leaves that sensation of Moscatel pulp. This has the intensity of older vines and slightly longer fermentation and combines power with great freshness. The acidity seems to compensate the faint bitterness inherent to the grape. In general, they are harvesting the white grapes earlier than before, a general tendency they also started to apply to the reds in search of more freshness. This is the best young Torrontes I've had from Colome. Kudos to winemaker Thibaud Delmotte and his team! 144,000 bottles produced."

Decanter World Wine Awards 2017

2016 -

"Expressive aromas of jasmine, green apple, citrus and grapefruit with hints of lychee and rose on the palate. Super tasty and refreshing with good underlying acidity."

Wine Enthusiast, Dec/2017

2016 -

"Citrus blossom and leesy vanilla notes open this balanced aromatic white from Argentina's north. Leesy tropcial-fruit flavors focus on lychee and lime. The wine is moderately long on a simple but solid finish."

Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2017

2016 -

Silver Medal

Decanter World Wine Awards 2016

2015 -

Platinum and Best Torrontes under £15 "Magnificent fruity and floral bouquet, redolent of peach, elderfolwer, lilies and citrus. On the mouth, it has a lovely creamy texture supported by a sharp, refreshing acidity and gorgeous ripe tropical fruits. Exquisite, a tremendous example of how Torrontes can really hit the heights."

James Suckling, Jun/2015

2015 -

"A white with verve and minerality that refreshes and stimulates the palate. Full to medium body, slice lemon peel, salt and limestone character on the palate. A pleasure to drink. Drink now."

Natalie Maclean, Jul/2016

2015 -

"Hess Family Colome Torrontes 2015, Calchaqui Valley, Salta, Mendoza, Argentina: Floral, spicy and exotic Argentine white wine, with medium body, and a great price. Made from the aromatic Torrontes grape, this wine finishes with peach blossom and nectarine. A perfect wine to pair with Asian or Thai cuisine. Lemon Pledge on the finish. Torrontes, Argentina's best-known white grape, reaches its most poignant expression in high altitude vineyards planted at 1700 to 3100 metres above sea level which creates a unique micro-climate. Bring on the Thai cuisine please! Torrontes food pairings: spicy dishes and curries, salads, seafood, shellfish, vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2016-2019 357913 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 91/100. July 2016."