91POINTS
16¾/20
Catena Malbec 1996
Mendoza, ArgentinaVery deep cherry color. Intense floral, plum jam aromas, peppery, earthy mushroom spice and mint highlights. Rich and concentrated with supple tannins, ripe cherry berry jam, mocha, spicy earthy oak toast flavours. Very long and harmonious. Impressive malbec made from multiple clones planted in a 60 year-old vineyard. Drink now - 3 years.Tasted: 01 March 1999Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $24.95 | 750ml |
Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.
Grape: Malbec