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january–february 2010 / the tasting panel / 69 Bodega Colomé 2009 Torrontés, Alto Valle Calchaqui, Salta ($15) Lovely mineral, floral and citrus flavors; smooth and balanced with spice and a long, mellow finish. 90 THE HESS COLLECTION Dominio del Plata 2009 Crios Torrontés, Salta ($15) Silky smooth with spicy floral and citrus flavors; lush, fresh and balanced with depth, balance and lovely style. 91 VINE CONNECTIONS Doña Paula 2009 Torrontés, Estate, Ca- fayate Valley, Salta ($16) Lush and spicy with lively acidity and aromatic notes of jasmine and orange blossoms; smooth, fresh and generous with lovely length and finish. 90 VINEYARD BRANDS Familia Zuccardi 2008 Santa Julia Torrontés, Orgánica, Mendoza ($10) Spicy with a touch of toasty oxidation; complex and creamy with juicy acidity and a long finish; made with organic fruit. 87 WINESELLERS Familia Zuccardi 2009 Torrontés, Serie A, Cafayate Valley, Salta ($14) Silky and smooth with spice, mineral and juicy acidity; ripe, dense and balanced with a long, fresh fin- ish. 89 WINESELLERS Finca El Origen 2008 Torron- tés Reserva, Cafayate Valley, Salta ($10) Smooth and bright with peach and citrus fruit and firm acid structure; floral and lush with a long finish. 88 CAROLINA WINE BRANDS, USA La Puerta 2009 Torrontés, Estate, Famatina Valley ($10) Smooth peach nose; ripe and lush with spice, pear and peach; dense, silky and long with bal- ance and style. 88 ECOSUR GROUP Mauricio Lorca 2009 Fantasía Torrontés, Es- tate, Famatina Valley ($14) Lush and ripe with dense flavors of peach, pear and jasmine; good acid structure and a long finish. 88 DREYFUS ASHBY Bodega Luigi 2009 Finca La Linda Torrontés, Cafayate Valley, Salta ($12) Bright and racy with tangy peach and white flowers; fresh, lively and balanced with bright acidity. 88 GAUCHO IMPORTS (AND OTHERS) Michel Torino 2008 Don David Torrontés, Re- serve, Cafayate Valley, Salta ($16) Bright and juicy with racy acidity and aromatic notes of spice and citrus; mellow, smooth and balanced. 89 FREDERICK WILDMAN & SONS Nieto Senetiner 2009 Torrontés Reserva, Mendoza ($10) Smooth, silky and supple with bright acidity and peach, orange and floral flavors; fresh, juicy and balanced with a long, mineral-influenced finish. 89 WINEBOW San Telmo 2009 Torrontés, Mendoza ($6) Smooth, spicy and dry with extracted flavors, aromatic and dense; minerally with clean, bal- anced flavors. 87 PALM BAY INTERNATIONAL Sur de Los Andes 2008 Torrontés, Cafayate Valley, Salta ($11) Supple and crisp with herbs and lively spice; racy, bright and tangy with citrus and floral notes. 88 FRONTIER WINE CO. (AND OTHERS) Terrazas de los Andes 2008 Torrontés, Salta ($10) Lush and dense with floral and aromatic notes; smooth, clean and nicely balanced with some nice, bright acidity on the finish. 88 MOET-HENNESSY USA Trapiche 2008 Broquel Tor- rontés, Cafayate Valley, Salta ($15) Smooth and bright with aromatic citrus fruit and lively acidity; juicy, tangy and balanced with a long finish. 90 FREDERICK WILDMAN & SONS Zolo 2009 Torrontés, Mendoza ($9) Smooth, dense and extract- ed with minerals, concentrated fruit and good balance; round- ed, supple and long. 87 VINO DEL SOL South aMeRiCa