Susan Balbo of Argentina
About this episode
Hugh explores the contributions of Susan Balbo, a pioneering female winemaker from Argentina, and reviews her latest wines.
When Argentina decided to up its game a few decades ago, their first important female wine maker was at the head of the movement. Hugh checks out the latest offerings from Susan Balbo. Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60 Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite VALUE = exceptional quality for the money Susan Balbo Crios Malbec, Mendoza ’24 ** $ VALUE (Clean and fresh, textbook malbec, cherry, spice and violets throughout) Susan Balbo Crios Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza ’22 **1/2 $ VALUE (Classic Argentine cab sauv, sweet oak and cherry flavors, approachable and drinkable) WINE OF THE WEEK Susan Balbo Crios Torrontes, Mendoza ‘24 **1/2 $ VALUE (Argentina’s best white wine, dry, aromatic with spice and floral notes, balanced) All of these wines can be purchased at Wells Discount Liquors.
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