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17¼/20
Catena Alta Malbec 2009
Mendoza, ArgentinaThe Alta malbec is a mix of fruit grown at four separate high altitude vineyards that in 2009 because of ideal weather conditions in February, March, April and May were each harvested four different times. It's a method used to pluck "aromatics (early harvest), fine tannins and mid palate (mid harvest), concentration of ripe tannins (late harvest)." Look for an intense colour that previews the classic, brooding malbec nose and flavours stuffed with savoury, black fruit and minerals mixed with liquorice and vanilla. The textures are round and soft but with fine underlying power that suggests a decade of ageing would be well rewarded. If you must try it now a T-Bone steak would be the required dish to tame the wild, youthful bits of this blockbuster red.Tasted: 01 October 2012Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| ON | $50.00 | 750ml | Vintages |
| BC | $54.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
| AB | $55.00 | 750ml | fine wine boutiques |
| QC | $53.00 | 750ml | private import |
| NS | $48.00 | 750ml |
Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 521849UPC: 89046444061
