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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Catena Malbectext
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16¼/20

Catena Malbec 2003

Mendoza, ArgentinaBlending different clones and individual lots of wine has given the Catena malbec a stronger more sophisticated base of flavours. The assemblage of small berried fruit and three vineyards gives this malbec a depth that belies its price. We like the low level of new oak (under 25 per cent) because it lets the bright fruit show throughout the wine. The textures are soft and rich the flavours a mix of black cherry, plums and a twist of orange and garrigue. Fine length and balance. First class red wine.Tasted: 14 April 2006Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:
BC$25.95750mlspecialty listing
AB$22.95750mlfine wine boutiques
ON$19.95750mlVintages
Producer: Bodega Catena ZapataDistributors: Trialto Wine Group
Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 478727UPC: 089046444030