Mendoza, ArgentinaThe Catena family does not have their name on the label, but they are the folks behind the Alamos brand, that frankly has pulled up its socks the last five years. The fruit is all high-altitude, and the style is rich and full-bodied. There is a tiny amount of cabernet sauvignon and tempranillo in the blend that spends eight months in French and American oak post-ferment. The flavours are black and blue, the tannins fluffy soft with just a touch of rusticity. Anything fire-grilled will pull this wine altogether. The super light glass bottle is not unnoticed. Good value.Tasted: 26 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:
Mendoza, ArgentinaFrom high altitude vineyards, this full bodied malbec (tipped with 1.5% each of cabernet sauvignon and tempranillo) was cold soaked for 3 days prior to ferment, to extract additional intensity from the skins. After a week long ferment in stainless, this remained on skins with regular pumpovers for 20 days, prior to aging in a mix of French and American oak for 8 months. Ripe and round with downy violets, plump blueberries, blackberry jam, this is housed with downy / furry tannins to a shorter finish. Crack and drink now, with skirt steak.Tasted: 27 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:
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