One white wine is among the current releases, the 2007 Torrontes Premium. It offers up fragrant Muscat and tropical fruit aromas followed by a dry, medium-bodied, smooth-textured wine with excellent depth and balance. Pair it with grilled shellfish over the next 12-18 months. Alta Vista is owned by the d’Aulan family. The estate is located in Chacras de Coria, just south of Mendoza City and contains 397 acres.Importer: Banville & Jones Wine Merchants, New York, NY; tel. (212) 268-0906

Lychee and melon aromas dance with sweeter scents of air freshener and perfume. The palate is zesty and driven, with narrow tangerine and orange flavors. Flashy Torrontes is what this is; it delivers the goods but doesn’t step too hard on the gas pedal. Drink now.——M.S.(12/1/2008)—— 87