If you don’t already have sparkling wine from Argentina on your radar, it may be time to get it there with wines like this one coming available. A faint pink tinge attracts the eye, but if you were tasting blindfolded, you’d never guess that this is 100% Pinot Noir. It shows bright mixed citrus and stone minerality, with just a touch of residual sugar adding lift to lemon and strawberry flavors. It is fruit driven from beginning to end, and a little hint of winter mint that brightens everything. The finish lingers with apple and peach notes. Lots going on.
92 Rich Cook
Estancia Uspallata, Mendoza (Argentina) White Sparkling Wine, Nature NV ($30)
By Rich Cook
