Susana Balbo, Valle de Uco (Mendoza, Argentina) Chardonnay 2022

 Susana Balbo has turned out to be the Everywoman of Argentina wines, branching out into many regions with many grapes – even going into the high-class hospitality arena along with her daughter.  With her Sustentia label (a subset of her Crios label) Balbo is settling into the lower-alcohol wine offerings, as is the case here at 9% ABV.  Which is perhaps why this Chardonnay tastes a bit like a Sauvignon – racy, green fruits with a lot of lime, something seldom found in Chardonnays.  All that aside, it is a very satisfying wine with a crisp finish.