93POINTS
17¼/20
Nicolás Catena Zapata 2008
Mendoza, ArgentinaBig spicy, tobacco, peppery, black cherry, garrigue, tar, leather, tapenade, orange peel, cassis and barnyard aromas, very aromatic. Round, full, suave palate with grainy tannins a good acidity. Cassis jam, blood orange, vanilla, peppery, tobacco, savoury, five spice, olive flavours. Very good fruit and concentration but needs 4-6 years to fully round out.Tasted: 15 February 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:AB | $80.00 | 750ml | fine wine boutiques |
BC | $110.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Trialto Wine Group |
ON | $83.00 | 750ml | Classics Catalogue |
QC | $75.00 | 750ml | private import |
Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - MalbecCSPC: 606665UPC: 0077945450008305