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Review	Product Name	Vintage	Rating	Date Sort ascending	Favorite
Catena Zapata - Wine Spectator	Catena Appellation La Consulta Malbec	2017	91	Dec-2019
Review “Features fine-edged macerated raspberry, cherry and red plum flavors, accented by notes of hot stone. Freshly ground coffee and spice details show on the tannic finish.”
Catena Zapata - Wine Spectator	Catena Appellation La Consulta Malbec	2017	91	Dec-2019
Review “Raspberry, cherry, plum, hot stone, coffee, spice; tannic.”
Catena Zapata - Wine Spectator	Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard Malbec	2016	94	Dec-2019
Review “A refined and elegant version, with fresh acidity backing the finely textured red fruit and savory spice flavors.Mineral, slate and white pepper notes linger on the lithe, focused finish.”
Catena Zapata - Wine Spectator	Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae Malbec	2015	95	Dec-2019
Review “Well-crafted and pure-tasting, with intense, mineral-infused flavors of raspberry, red currant and dried cherry, supported by fresh acidity.The lively finish reverberates with crushed stone and spice notes.”
Catena Zapata - Decanter	Nicolás Catena Zapata	2013	95	Dec-2019
Review “With the aim of making an Argentinian wine that could compete with the great wines of the world, Nicolás Catena released the 1997 vintage in a series of international blind tastings that marked a new era for Argentina. Made by Alejandro Vigil, the core of the 78% Cabernet Sauvignon derives from the deep alluvial loam and clay of Lot 3 of La Pirámide Vineyard planted at 950m in 1983. The Malbec is grown in the gravel and limestone of Lot 3 in Adrianna Vineyard, planted at 1,440m at Gualtallary, Uco Valley in 1992. Cool to cold nights result in intense aromatics, complexity and richness. The blend, aged in new French oak and in bottle, both for 24 months, is Nicolás Catena’s favourite, combining his unshakeable faith in Cabernet Sauvignon with the Malbec loved by his father and planted by his pioneering Italian grandfather. Displaying a majestic medley of enticing liquorice spice and subtle oak, the youthful vigour of this blend’s opulent dark berry fruit richness infused with notes of cardamom spiciness confidently expresses its two great Cabernet and Malbec terroirs.”
Catena Zapata - The Black Dress Traveler	Catena Alta Chardonnay	2016		Dec-2019
Review “Lingered in my memory long after the bottle was emptied. I sipped it at home in Manhattan but this impressive Chardonnay instantly transported me back to my 2015 visit to Mendoza, which included an unforgettable tasting and tour at Catena Zapata. Founded in 1902, Catena Zapata is truly one of Argentina’s winemaking pioneers. Knowing that great wine starts in the vineyard, this family-owned winery has devoted tremendous resources to analyzing their soils so that the grapes are cultivated in a manner that achieves optimum quality. Malbec may be Argentina’s signature grape but don’t ignore the wonderful Chardonnay being produced in this South American winemaking powerhouse. The Chardonnay grapes for Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay were sourced from select rows in two of their historic Andean vineyards: Adrianna and Domingo. According to the winery, ‘At almost 5,000 feet elevation in the Andean foothills, the Adrianna vineyard's calcareous soils and cool climate are the promised land of Chardonnay. The fruit from the Adrianna vineyard has a purity of flavors and a minerality that is particular to this vineyard and cannot be found anywhere else in Mendoza. The nearby, gravel-covered Domingo Vineyard makes up 20% of the blend.’ Catena Alta is a bold Chardonnay but impeccable balance keeps it from veering off the cliff towards the land of flabby and overwrought wines. With a snappy minerality, ripe fruit, lively acidity, and long finish, this is a Chardonnay that elegantly stands out from the crowd.”
Bodega Aleanna – El Enemigo - Wine Spectator	Malbec	2016	90	Dec-2019
Review “Elegant, with hot stone notes accenting the pure-tasting dried red fruit flavors. Details of underbrush emerge on the focused finish, showing some tarry hints.”
Bodega Aleanna – El Enemigo - Wine Spectator	Chardonnay	2017	91	Dec-2019
Review “Lithe and rich, featuring concentrated Gala apple and Asian pear flavors that are well-spiced. A light buttery note emerges midpalate, leading to a finish that extends with creamy and buttery accents.”
Bodega Aleanna – El Enemigo - Jamessuckling.com	Single Vineyard Los Paraisos Bonarda - 2016	2016	95	Dec-2019
Review “This is very smoky and earthy with dried mushrooms and wet earth. Dried-citrus undertone. Medium-bodied, super long and fine. Meaty and fluid and gorgeous.” (Special Order) (#70)
Catena Zapata - Jamessuckling.com	Catena Zapata White Stones Chardonnay	2017	98	Dec-2019
Review “Aromas of cooked pears, apples, lemons and crushed stones. Salty, too. Full and deep with a solid core of fruit and a bright and citric finish. Very minerally and bright. Starts off slowly and then takes off.” (#17)

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