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| CATENA ALTA MALBEC 2008 Estate Lots, Mendoza |
| Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
Bodegas Catena Zapata |
| Extremely deep intense purple colour. Slightly spicy, tangy, plummy-cherry nose with some attractive, gently cedary notes. Firm, dry, medium to medium-full bodied, fresh, ripe, plums and dried red cherry flavours with a youthful, lingering, slightly cedary finish. Better than the 2007 (**/**+) released on November 27, 2010 at $49.95. |
CSPC |
982355 |
| Type |
Red Table Wine |
| Agent |
Tri Alt |
| Country |
Argentina |
| Region |
 |
| Rating |
***(91 points)
Youthful, Delicious |
| LCBO Text |
Status |
A Vintage Assessments Explorer's Selection! |
| Every vintage of this Malbec reviewed on erobertparker.com since the 2004 has received a score of 92 points or above. Expect similar praise for this as-yet-unreviewed 2008. TASTING NOTE: Spectacular, black-as-night Malbec with aromas of cassis, menthol/mint, mulberry, chokecherry, milk chocolate, mocha spice and cedar. Dry, intensely fruity with brisk acids and very well-handled oak bringing laser beam precise balance. Robust mid-palate and long finish. This one will definitely reward 4-6 years in a cellar. It can be enjoyed tonight too, decanted, with a slow-cooked roast beef and root vegetables. (VINTAGES panel, Aug. 2011) |
Price |
$ 49.95 |
| Bottle Size |
750 mL |
| Tasting Date |
vintages release - October 15, 2011 |
| Cases bought |
249 (6 bottles per case) |
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Score: - NOT PRESENTED * Very Basic *+ OK
** Good **/**+ Very Good **+ Excellent *** Outstanding ***+ Superb
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