Mendoza, ArgentinaBig, ripe, and bold, but with a welcome freshness, thanks to the altitude of the three mountain estate vineyards ranging from 920-1450m. Post ferment, this spends a year in new, second, and third use barrels. This swirls with rich, ripe blackberry, potent cassis, toasty oak, and peppercorns. Tannins are ample and sticky, drawing this to the warming clove-scented finish. Bigger and riper than the last time I tasted it, this requires grilled meats or mushrooms to meet.Tasted: 10 July 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$24.99
750ml
BCLS
AB
$19.20
750ml
select private retailers
ON
$19.95
750ml
LCBO - Essentials
NS
$24.00
750ml
NB
$23.29
750ml
NBLiquor
PEI
$23.99
750ml
PLCC
SK
$25.99
750ml
SaskLiquor
NF
$24.25
750ml
NLLC
MB
$22.99
750ml
Manitoba Liquor Mart
QC
$21.90
750ml
SAQ
Producer: Bodega Catena ZapataDistributors: Trialto Wine Group Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc. Grape: MalbecCSPC: 478727UPC: 7794450008053
Mendoza, ArgentinaNow super consistent, this blend of three mountain estate vineyards from 920 meters to 1450 meters is carefully overseen by Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil. Over the years, Catena has shed some oak in favour of fruit, and it is making a big difference. Bright, lively, juicy, and fun to drink, the palate is a pleasant mix of violets and red plums. The malbec grapes are given a five-day cold maceration at 8,8ºC to extract more lavish aromas without alcohol. Post ferment, it spends 12 months in a mix of first, second and third-year barrels.Tasted: 03 November 2019Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$24.99
750ml
BCLS
AB
$19.20
750ml
select private retailers
ON
$19.95
750ml
LCBO - Essentials
NS
$24.00
750ml
NB
$23.29
750ml
NBLiquor
PEI
$23.99
750ml
PLCC
SK
$25.99
750ml
SaskLiquor
NF
$24.25
750ml
NLLC
MB
$22.99
750ml
Manitoba Liquor Mart
QC
$21.90
750ml
SAQ
Producer: Bodega Catena ZapataDistributors: Trialto Wine Group Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc. Grape: MalbecCSPC: 478727UPC: 7794450008053
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