VIEWING REVIEWS FOR CLASSIC TORRONTES
2010 ICHANKA SAUVIGNON BLANC
21st January 2011 STEPHEN TANZER’S INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLARBright pale yellow. Lemon drop, fresh pineapple and a hint of caraway seed on the nose. Dry and penetrating, with rather austere but ripe grapefruit and stony mineral flavors. Holds its flavor nicely to the finish, which offers good grip. 88 points (Stephen Tanzer)
2008 ALTIVO "CLASSIC TORRONTES"
TORRONTES
Review: STEPHEN TANZER’S INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR 88 POINTSRelease Date:2009
Region:CAFAYATE, SALTA, ARGENTINA
2008 ELDERTON CABERNET SAUVIGNON ASHMEAD
30th December 2010 WINE ADVOCATE #192The Cabernet Sauvignon Ashmead Elderton Estate comes from a single block on the estate planted before WWII. Cameron informed me that it’s difficult to get more than ½ ton per acre out of these vines. The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Ashmead Elderton Estate was matured in 100% new French oak hogsheads for 18 months. Medium garnet-purple in color, it has an intensely scented nose of cassis, earth, cloves and pencil shavings plus nuances of game and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and opulent in the mouth, the complex flavors are exquisitely balanced by firm fine grained tannins and a good line of acid. It finishes very long. The wine is still a bit tight and primary with the oak jutting out a touch so it’s recommended to keep this one 2-3 years and drink it 2013 to 2020+.
Although the property was purchased by their grandfather, brothers Al and Cameron Ashmead are really the second generation of Ashmeads at the Elderton helm since it was their parents Neil and Lorraine that rose to the challenge of developing this into one of the Barossa’s top wineries. The first Ashmead vintage was in 1982. The jewel here is the 8 acre estate vineyard planted in 1894 by Samuel Elderton Tolley (one of the largest 100+ year old vineyards on the planet) that produces the Command Shiraz, with the 66 year old Ashmead Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard also giving exceptional fruit. Since 2003 they’ve had their own winery and now produce around 40-50000 cases per year with winemaker Richard Langford adeptly forging a range of predominately red wines from the good value end right up to the sought-after collectibles. (Lisa Perrotti-Brown)
2008 ALTIVO "CLASSIC TORRONTES"
TORRONTES
Review: WINE ADVOCATE #192 93PTSRelease Date:2009
Region:CAFAYATE, SALTA, ARGENTINA
2008 ALTIVO TORRONTES CLASSIC MENDOZA
24th May 2010 WINE & SPIRIT MAGAZINEFrom the heights of the Uco Valley, this is a refined torrontés, the flavors of honey and citrus lending fresh juiciness to its light, creamy texture. Delicious with fish cheeks with a spritz of lemon. Importer: John Larchet, The World Wine Headquarters, www.worldwinehq.com Email: info@worldwinehq.com Tel: (800) 485 5753
2008 ALTIVO "CLASSIC TORRONTES"
TORRONTES
Review: WINE & SPIRIT MAGAZINE 90 POINTSRelease Date:2009
Region:CAFAYATE, SALTA, ARGENTINA
2008 ALTIVO TORRONTES CLASSIC MENDOZA
14th January 2010 STEPHEN TANZER’S INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLARPale, bright straw. Subtle hints of ripe pineapple, orange blossom, spices and flowers on the nose. Supple, ripe and easygoing; a silky and rather soft style of torrontes. Finishes round and a bit warm, with a restrained sweetness and modest grip. 87 points Importer: John Larchet, The World Wine Headquarters, www.worldwinehq.com Email: info@worldwinehq.com Tel: (800) 485 5753
2008 ALTIVO "CLASSIC TORRONTES"
TORRONTES
Review: STEPHEN TANZER’S INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR 87 POINTSRelease Date:2009
Region:CAFAYATE, SALTA, ARGENTINA
