Shangliao Sun

9.0

Deep purple, clear rim. On the nose, plums and black cherry, slightly minty, on the palate, it’s balanced, nice acidity. Medium finish. — 5 days ago

with Agnieszka

Fiona Hardy

9.5

Well-rounded. Smooth. Has a warmth that hits the back of the throat. Full of cherry and blackberry. Fantastic with a sharp cheese. — 20 days ago

Kirsten Kelley

9.0

$30 for $22 in NH- really good! — 13 days ago

Dave Chambers

9.1

Happy Pinot Noir Day! Cracking into this Luca from Laura Catena tonight to go with our dinner. — 2 years ago

with Heather

Gabriel Blasco

9.3

Excelente, no soy un conocedor pero lo disfrute enormemente — 6 days ago

Barberry Garden

8.9

I am ashamed to say it, but Tupungato Chardonnay is a typical wine by Catena Zapata. Well-made, fresh, and quite sophisticated despite the odds of origin. Everything is in its place. Even the popcorn aroma does not haunt me at night. Add some spices, grass, smoke, sunflower seeds, oil, butter, and tropical notes, good balance and acidity. This is what I have in my glass, as oily as this evening. Nice. — 18 days ago

Christian Fischer

9.2

Very nice. Red fruit with spices. Great start to the evening — 2 months ago

with Jonathan

Renato Albuquerque

9.2

Cor media e intensa, com bastante corpo. Vinho com bastante aroma e notas complexas e diversificada, com destaque para a madeira, o álcool e frutas pretas. Na boca é um vinho delicioso e equilibrado, com um pouco de acidez, deixando um pouco de rastro. — 20 days ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.1

Smells like there is going to be more oaky and fruity than it actually is. This is very refined. Very dry. Plums, red berries, olives, black pepper, mint, I have to give the Catena family credit for crafting wines in this style. Maybe a bit pricey, but good quality indeed. — 24 days ago

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9.5

The 2019 Malbec Argentino is a blend of grapes from venerable vineyards in Lunlunta and Paraje Altamira; it is essentially a premium Mendoza Malbec. A significant amount was fermented in whole bunches before spending 18 months in used French barrels. The complex nose presents notes of plum and blueberry with hints of country herb, jarilla and pennyroyal over a bed of sour cherry and cedar. There is a whiff of lavender perfume. The fine tannins act as a net that shapes rather than structures the volume. It has good energy and elasticity with grip, juicy freshness and a complex layer of fruit appearing at the back of the mouth. The 2019 is an accomplished wine in a year that allowed for nuance and freshness. (Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous, November 2021)
— 9 months ago