89POINTS
16¼/20
Bodega Atamisque Catalpa Malbec 2011
Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaInviting savoury, poultry spice, pepper, floral nose with black cherry, tobacco aromas with bits of vanilla and cedar. Ripe, round, fresh, elegant palate with light tannin. More pepper, chocolate, vanilla, black cherry jam, licorice and poultry spice mark the palate with hints of smoky leather. A forward style that you can drink now but don't be surprised by the finesse and balance here. Try this with your favourite cut of steak.Tasted: 27 August 2014Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:US | $15.00 | 750ml | estimated retail |
BC | $24.00 | 750ml | speculative - Quaff Wines and Spirits |
Grape: MalbecUPC: 7798143820014