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Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2008
Mendoza, ArgentinaFresh savoury, tobacco, peppery, dried herb nose with smoky, black cherry, rooty, vanilla, barnyard aromas. Dry, full, round, juicy acidity with some smooth but big tannin. Blackberry, black cherry, peppery, vanilla, spicy, chocolate, minty, orange peel flavours. Good fruit and intensity with some finesse, will benefit from 3-7 years aging. Several layers. All vineyards are going bio-dynamic.Tasted: 15 February 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:ON | $89.00 | 750ml | Vintages |
BC | $99.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Trialto Wine Group |
AB | $97.00 | 750ml | fine wine boutiques |
Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 660118UPC: 007794450092076