Winery - Miguel Torres
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tight, angular aromas of cranberry, red plum, crushed mineral and dried leaves lead to a tough palate with black fruit flavors led by prune. A very concentrated, powerful wine based on Carignan and Syrah, with lemony oak and pounding tannins. Should be more tame by now; hold another year or two, and keep your fingers crossed.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
One of the more legendary wines from Chile, one we look forward to reviewing. The ’03 model is almost mossy and beet-based on the nose, but give that denseness a pass and head to the luscious black cherry and licorice that layers the palate. Heady stuff for certain; drink within a few years. Imported by Dreyfus, Ashby & Co.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Bright grapefruit and gooseberry aromas flesh out admirably in the mouth, with tart apple and citrus flavors moving to the fore. Finishes clean and crisp—a perfect partner for shellfish or fresh chèvre.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
You get a taste for Torre’s European style in this chunky, thick, leathery Cab that’s young, easy and chewy, like a wine from Priorat, Spain. A mix of black fruit and black olive stirs interest prior to the soft licorice-tinged finish. The aging is primarily in used American oak barrels.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A blend of old-vine Cariñena (60%), Syrah (25%) and Merlot (15%). The color is impressively dark and so is the fruit—mainly plums and blackberries. Toast and dried spices from new oak give an additional impression of opulence. But even more impressive is the balance. This is no low-acid, fruit-and-oak wonder; the natural acidity of the Carignane shines through, giving lift and definition to the flavors. Easy to drink now, but should easily hold a few years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Makes a strong statement for the potential of Chardonnay in Chile, with powerful toast and hazelnut aromas playing opposite fruit comprised of peaches and Granny Smith apples. It’s barrel-fermented and aged, but stayed only a relatively short time in wood, so you can still taste the fruit and all of the nutty, leesy complexities. Editors’ Choice.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A 75-25 blend that showcases the exotic lychee and pear aromas of Gewürz, while the Riesling asserts itself on the finish in a rush of bracing lime-like acidity. A unique blend that offers plenty of food-pairing versatility.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Leafy cassis and cocoa aromas and flavors carry hints of almond paste, saddle leather and ground cinnamon. The mouthfeel is full and plush, with ripe tannins that coat the mouth and let you know that this wine is about more than up-front fruit. Drink now or anytime over the next five years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
For whatever reason, this wine consistently fails to impress. Once again, it’s vegetal and pickled, with forced flavors of candy and too much residual sugar. Forget it if you only drink dry rosé.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here’s a value-priced Cab with enough black-fruit aromas and depth to bring it to the next level. The palate is a bit charred and chocolaty, with blackberry as the lead flavor. Almost heavy and meaty, but not at all overstuffed and clumsy. What affordable Chilean Cab is all about.
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