SANTA JULIA TARDIO - 2004

A unique dessert wine made from late harvested Torrontes (85%) and Viognier (15%). The grapes are grown in Mendoza, Argentina by Familia Zuccardi and the wine has 8.5% alcohol.

Torrontes, a very aromatic grape, is rarely grown at all in the United States but a common white grape grown in Argentina, Spain and Chile. In fact, it is Argentina's #1 white varietal.

TASTING NOTES:

Light pale to golden yellow in color with strong aromas of gasoline and apricots. On the palate, apricot, petrol, grapefruit, apple, and pineapple are all present along with a mellow honey finish.

SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:

88 PTS

Sweet, yet light and not at all cloying. A straightforward dessert wine that won't overpower you with syrup and sugar. A 500ml bottle for the retail price of $14 makes this a great buy since most dessert wines are 375mls.