Alma Andina Torrontes 2009

As demand for Torrontes and Argentinian wine in general continues to rise, the good stuff gets snapped up fast. Chief buyer Thomas Woolrych has just returned from a trip to South America raving about three things ... the quality of Argentina's 2009 vintage ... how exciting Salta is this wine in particular ... and how much more competition there is for the best wines these days. We're in agreement with wine writer Joanna Simon when she says ''there is no question that Argentina is set to be the next big thing in wine.'' Torrontes is fast becoming a New World classic and this freshly landed beauty is one of the best. Pale gold with wonderfully fresh aromas of honeysuckle, spice, lemon and grapefruit. Well balanced with an exhilarating finish that makes this white an intense, deeply refreshing gem to sip solo or with mild Asian cuisine.