The Riesling 2014 Waltraud revealed faint diesel aromas intermixed with aromas of limes and green lemons. The palate showed great balance between sweetness and acidity. It's very pleasant and easy to drink.

Torres has pioneered many foreign varietals and the 2013 Waltraud is still one of the very few Rieslings from Spain, which mixes the grape characteristics with more Mediterranean touches of dry hay and herbs. It has a medium-sweet palate (it has nine grams of sugar) with some citric flavors and ends quite tasty with a pleasant bittersweet sensation. If you don't know what to expect you might be surprised, but if you think German kabinett you are on the correct path. It might develop in bottle for a few years. These Riesling vines have to be quite old by now and they seem to produce naturally-balanced and concentrated juice.

The 2012 Waltraud is one of the few Rieslings produced in Spain and one of the very few successful ones, as the vineyard was planted years ago and the vines are now mature and produce naturally balanced grapes. The 2012 seems very young with aromas of lime, lemon zest, waxy apples and mineral aromas in a light palate with sharp acidity and a sweet and sour aftertaste. A very pleasant Riesling. Drink now-2019. If there is a name that needs no introduction from the Spanish wine scene, it is Torres. They produce wines from different appellations (and countries!) but Penedes is their home. Their wines are always reliable and a safe option in restaurants. Importer: Dreyfus Ashby & Co., New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770, www.dreyfusahby.com

Has a petrol note to go along with the orange peel and apple notes. A light-bodied, fresh little Riesling. Drink now.??–JM??Region: Spain / Penedès Select to Add

This dry white shows light flavors of herbs and peaches, with good acidity. Turns a bit cloying on the finish.??–TM??Region: Spain / Penedès Select to Add