NV Bodega Calle Baja Tanga Sparkling Rose, Argentina, Mendoza, Wine Review

This is a blend of 90% Chenin Blanc and 10% Malbec. The name means "lower tongs" i.e. "panty remover" and the label a bit suggestive. The wine itself is a pleasant, inexpensive sparkling wine from Argentina. Light salmon pink in color, clear and bright with a frothy mousse. The nose has strawberries with light cherries which carries thru to the palate. Good acidity. Easy drinking. It seems like it would be very food friendly. Fried chicken could be a good match.

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B+

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Current Price:

$16.00USD

2017 Gen Del Alma Jijiji Chenin Blanc, Argentina, Mendoza, Uco Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2017

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Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$15.00USD

A "natural" wine, whatever that means. It is an unusual take on Chenin Blanc. Tasted a wine store tasting, this was my second time getting an opportunity to try this and it seemed like it has improved (or this was a better bottle). Lighter in color than a previous bottle, so perhaps the first bottle had been oxidized a bit. Light gold, clear and bright. The nose is different with cardamom, and orange pith. On the palate, this has tart oranges. Strong acidity. 12% Alc. It finishes a bit salty which is different and probably makes it more food friendly. It was priced at $12 on close

2017 Gen Del Alma Jijiji Chenin Blanc, Argentina, Uco Valley, Wine Review

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2017

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Supposedly this is a natural wine. Those can be good but often have some spoilage and similar issue. There was nothing here to say this was affected, but it is a very odd wine that might have limited appeal. On the other hand, it retails for around $15, so, especially for a wine geek, it might be worth checking out. Deep golden in color (does this see extended skin contact?). The nose is a bit odd. Some sweaty undershirt quality to it. A bit of dill. Some tangerine fruit lurking in the background. On the palate, it is hard to describe. Kind of like apples that fall under a tree an

NV Bodega Calle Baja Tanga Sparkling Rose, Argentina, Mendoza, Wine Review

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