Many of you have been loyally following this wine, our best selling wine in store history, since we first carried the 2006 vintage (which garnered an award for Wine Enthusiast's top wine of the year in 2007). Well, having just tasted the 2008 vintage, I'm happy to report that this wine continues to over-deliver in the quality to price ratio, or QPR department (please excuse the industry jargon). The '08 Toso leads with an enticing, foresty, blackberry and cherry fruited nose. With a bit of exposure to air, a characteristic whiff of wood smoke emerges, with just a hint of red fruits as well. On the palate, dark cherry, black plum and blueberry fruit flavors dominate the front and mid-palate. There is a smooth, fleshy texture, but with really bright acidity as well - a few fellow co-workers commented on the fact that this wine seems to only gain in value and structure with each vintage. (Joe Manekin, K&L) According to Wine Spectator: "Shows a mix of dark toast, currant and plum sauce notes, with fruitcake and blueberry hints on the rather toasty finish. Drink now." (06/09) Listed as a Good Value from Wine & Spirits: "Flavors of ripe cranberry and a hint of black pepper fill this round wine. It's light and simple, made for a burger."
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2009 Elsa Malbec Mendoza $7.99
2009 Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc Reserva Casablanca Valley $8.99
2008 Tabali Chardonnay Reserva Especial Limari Valley $12.99
2008 Bodega Sur de los Andes "Mas" Malbec Mendoza $9.99
2007 Cousiño Macul "Antiguas Reservas" Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley $14.99
