Bodega Catena Zapata
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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)
Bodega Catena Zapata 2004 Argentino Malbec (Uco Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $120
Argentino is a Malbec made from two vineyards: Adrianna in Tupungato and Nicasia in Vista Flores/Altamira. Aged for two years in new oak, it’s a dark, vibrant masculine wine with excellent depth of flavor, seductive berry flavors, and lots of length. It hits with force but also finesse, and it shows the extracted richness that comes from small-lot open bin fermentation.
— M.S.
(8/1/2008)
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)
Bodega Catena Zapata 2007 Nicolas Catena Zapata Red (Mendoza)
- $120
A ripe, modern success with everything a fan of New World reds might want. The nose is floral and beautiful, with fine oak scents supporting brilliant raspberry, plum and spice aromas. It’s deep, smooth and pressing in the mouth, with a delicious set of blackberry, coconut, vanilla and creamy flavors. A beauty to drink now through 2017.
— M.S.
(3/1/2011)
Bodega Catena Zapata 2005 Nicolas Catena Zapata Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec (Mendoza)
- $123
Catena’s signature wine is Cabernet Sauvignon-based, and it’s a purple haze of dense, exotic aromas that lean toward lavender, flower petals and black fruit. It’s saturated and fruity to the point of no return, with impeccable structure and mouthfeel. An avalanche of flavor and style. Drink now through 2015.
— M.S.
(8/1/2009)
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