92POINTS
17/20
Catena Alta Malbec 2006
Mendoza, ArgentinaBig savoury, floral nose with orange peel, chocolate, dried herb, black cherry, vanilla aromas. Rich, round, supple palate with fine acidity balance and juiciness. Tobacco, cedar, mushroom, rooty, licorice, savoury, black olive, black cherry, black plum, spicy, savoury flavours. Finish is fresh and elegant with just a hint of youthful tannins. Drinkable now but will improve with 3-5 years aging. Impressive for the price.Tasted: 29 November 2009Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $61.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
AB | $55.00 | 750ml | fine wine boutiques |
ON | $56.00 | 750ml | Vintages |
QC | $53.00 | 750ml | private import |
NS | $48.00 | 750ml |
Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 521849UPC: 89046444061