Catena Alta
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Bodega Catena Zapata 2005 Catena Alta Malbec (Mendoza)
- $57
Inky dark and an outstanding example of high-end Malbec. This is the finest Alta we’ve tried; it is ripe as can be but not raisiny. The palate is creamy and lush, but with good acidic balance. And the flavors of black fruits, chocolate and spice make it a league-leader. Drink now through 2012.
— M.S.
(8/1/2009)
Bodega Catena Zapata 2007 Catena Alta Malbec (Mendoza)
- Cellar Selection
- $50
One sniff tells you plenty: there’s attractive spice, coffee and leather to go with rich molasses and broad black-fruit aromas. The palate maintains balance due to fine, fresh acidity, and the flavor profile brings mocha, coffee, berry, plum and toast. Delicious, deep, layered and refined. Will age for at least 5–6 years, but best from 2012–2014.
— M.S.
(3/1/2011)
Bodega Catena Zapata 2005 Catena Alta Chardonnay (Mendoza)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $35
Since we last tried this wine, Catena has dialed back the new oak and pumped up the natural acidity. And the result is pleasantly akin to fine Burgundy. Now the emphasis is on refined, Dijon-style apple and peach flavors with great mouthfeel. Drink now.
— M.S.
(8/1/2008)
Bodega Catena Zapata 2006 Catena Alta Malbec (Mendoza)
- $55
There’s no drop-off in this wine from the excellent 2005. Expect blackberry, cassis and dry balsam wood/cedar aromas. The palate is lush and chewy, but also vital and lively. Toasty, dark berry flavors get a softening of vanilla on the finish. A winner to drink now through 2013.
— M.S.
(7/1/2010)
Bodega Catena Zapata 2007 Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)
- Cellar Selection
- $50
Deep, lush, balanced and oaky, with bacon, floral notes and huge raspberry and cassis aromas. Layered and structured across the palate, with concentration and balance to go with lusty cassis, blackberry, mocha and spice flavors. Finishes toasty and dark, with waves of espresso and mocha. Now–2015.
— M.S.
(3/1/2011)
Bodega Catena Zapata 2009 Catena Alta Malbec (Mendoza)
- $55
This is gorgeous on the bouquet, with earth, flower blossom, licorice and sandalwood aromas. It feels lush and layered, with ripe, happy flavors of sultry black fruit and cassis. Fruity, long and delicious on the finish, this is a very easy Malbec to dig into now and until 2015.
— M.S.
(11/1/2012)
Bodega Catena Zapata 2001 Catena Alta Chardonnay (Mendoza)
- $33
A single-vineyard wine from Tupungato, and barrel fermented as well as fully oaked throughout aging. The result is a spicy, creamy, thick Chard with baked apple fruit, cinnamon and just enough acidity to carry it all to fruition. Very Catena and very Argentinean in style.
— M.S.
(7/1/2004)
Bodega Catena Zapata 2006 Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)
- $55
Lemon rind and prune are the primary aromas, but there’s also a hint of green bean in here. The palate is dark and concentrated but not exactly high voltage in terms of power. Flavors of raisin, cassis, fig and chocolate are rich and ripe, while the finish runs dark. Almost overripe but seemingly more jammy than overdone. Drink now through 2012.
— M.S.
(12/31/2010)
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