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Torres Viña Esmeralda 2012 Wine Review

Torres Viña Esmeralda 2012

Torres Viña Esmeralda 2012

Catalunya, Spain

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 6

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Price: $14.95

Drink: 2013-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 11.5%

Sweetness: Medium Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Torres

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Simply divine even at triple the price it is. Stunningly lovely white floral notes along with some lychee and white melon. So, so pretty as an aperitif or with fresh seafood. Highly recommended. There’s no oak on this aromatic blend of mostly muscat grapes with some gewürztraminer grapes, that grow in the mountains of north-east Spain. A lovely honeysuckle finish. Try it with Asian dishes and mild to medium curries.

Food pairings: seafood.

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This Torres Viña Esmeralda 2012 was reviewed on January 4, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 165316
  • $10.98 
  • 2,144 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Jessica Nagy rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A deliciously aromatic white blend from Spain and one of my go-to wine makers from the region. Tropical fruits mingle with soft floral notes and just a very ephemeral hint of salt ocean breezes. Not too sweet on the palate.
Paired wonderfully with our grilled shrimp skewers, marinated in lime, ginger, honey, and chili.
Definitely great value for an easy-drinking summer seafood white.
Torres was awarded the 2013 LCBO Environmental Commitment Award. Source: Vintages Wine Ratings and Reviews, undated.

1 Member would buy this wine again

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