Wines from Mendoza
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Bodega Catena Zapata 2006 Nicasia Vineyard Malbec (Mendoza)
- Cellar Selection
- $120
If the color doesn’t tell the full story, the nose will: it’s impeccably perfumed, round and sweet, with amazing fruit aromas and a toasty background. The feel is as lush and rich as they come, and there’s outstanding purity to the lusty black fruit flavors. A masher with elegance. Maybe the best Malbec Argentina has ever produced. Drink from 2011–15.
— M.S.
(7/1/2010)
Bodega Catena Zapata 2005 Nicasia Vineyard Malbec (Mendoza)
- $123
Features intoxicating pastry, blueberry, cola and coffee aromas in front of a minerally, terroir-packed palate of soft black fruit, chocolate, fine herbs and other character-aiding touches. The mouthfeel is fabulous and the finish of Swiss chocolate and integrated spice is as smooth as silk. Drink now through 2011.
— M.S.
(8/1/2009)
Bodega Catena Zapata 2005 Argentino Malbec (Mendoza)
- $123
This blend from the Nicasia and Adrianna vineyards is the best Malbec on the market today. There’s raisin, mineral, licorice, blackberry and more. The mouth is like a Mack truck on ice skates, meaning it’s both huge and elegant. And the mile-long finish of coffee, mocha and molten black fruit is awesome. Drink now through 2013.
— M.S.
(8/1/2009)
Bodega Catena Zapata 2006 Argentino Malbec (Mendoza)
- Cellar Selection
- $120
Stately, stunning Malbec with alluring aromas of balsam wood, flower petals, cocoa and cola along with major league berry action. The palate is saturated, pure, tannic and loaded with blasting berry fruit, licorice and more. Let it age for at least another year or two (maybe more). Then let it rip with a porterhouse steak.
— M.S.
(7/1/2010)
Vistalba 2007 Corte A Red (Mendoza)
- Editors' Choice
- $50
A wine that makes you take notice. The bouquet is intense, with minerality, char, huge black-fruit aromas and handsome shadings of chocolate and coffee. Power and purity come on like gangbusters, and the flavors are a classic mix of blackberry, cassis and fine Swiss chocolate. Heady, smooth and impressive. My highest rated wine yet from Carlos Pulenta’s Vistalba…
— M.S.
(12/31/2010)
Bodega Norton 2003 Perdriel Single Vineyard Red (Mendoza)
- Editors' Choice
- $64
As good as it gets from Argentina. Winemaker Jorge Riccitelli has artfully crafted a bruising but lovable modern Bordeaux blend that hits every note on the head. The nose offers black olive, berry essence and a ton of chocolate, while the tannic but balanced palate sports luscious black cherry, cassis and more. For a stud of a wine, it has nuance and…
— M.S.
(8/1/2007)
Bodega Catena Zapata 2007 Nicasia Vineyard Malbec (Mendoza)
- Editors' Choice
- $120
Among Catena’s high-end wines from 2007, Nicasia is the top performer. It shows alluring aromas of smoky oak, wild flowers and pure berry fruits. The palate is a blend of smoothness, grainy tannins and fine acidity, while the flavors of berries, chocolate and cola are layered just right. Still the pacesetter for high-end Argentine Malbec; drink now through 2015.
— M.S.
(5/1/2011)
Trapiche 2008 Viña Jorge Miralles Single Vineyard Malbec (Mendoza)
- Editors' Choice
- $55
The best of the 2008 batch of Trapiche single-vineyard Malbecs is this one from Jorge Miralles’ vineyard. Dark, smoky and elegant on the nose, with blackberry, cassis and toasty spice flavors. It’s juicy, deep and balanced, with a long, sultry, smooth finish. Pure and showing nary a fault. Drink now through 2015.
— M.S.
(8/1/2011)
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