San Carlos, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaThe San Carlos Cabernet Franc comes is sourced from vineyards in San Carlos, a sub-appellation of the Uco Valley. The site boasts sandy loam soils at 1090 metres, yielding highly concentrated ripe wine with a red demeanour. The texture is a focus at Catena, and this wine has it in spades mixed with mint and black pepper and dense, rich tannins that swell the finish. Cabernet franc can be captivating the world over, and this Argentine version over-delivers for the variety. You will find it in BC restaurants and private wine shops, and it is worth looking for.Tasted: 01 March 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$33.00
750ml
select private retailers
AB
$24.50
750ml
select private retailers
MB
$26.00
750ml
select private retailers
ON
$19.95
750ml
LCBO
Producer: Bodega Catena ZapataDistributors: Trialto Wine Group Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc. Grape: Cabernet FrancCSPC: 64121UPC: 7794450002853
San Carlos, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaCatena is one of Argentina's leading producers, and not just for the quality of their wines. They were named the world's most admired wine brand in 2020 (number two in 2021), and they continue to push the envelope through initiatives like the Catena Institute. The nose here primes you for a bold style of cabernet franc, with black cherry, plum, subtle dried herbs, and well-integrated chocolatey oak. But it’s surprisingly elegant on the palate, more medium-bodied than full, and clocks in at a reasonable 13.5% abv. A little more time may allow for the oak to further integrate, but it’s a pleasure to drink now, with a slight hint of sweetness (5 g/L residual sugar) helping to smooth the fine-grained tannins. Good value at $20 in Ontario.Tasted: 01 March 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$33.00
750ml
select private retailers
AB
$24.50
750ml
select private retailers
MB
$26.00
750ml
select private retailers
ON
$19.95
750ml
LCBO
Producer: Bodega Catena ZapataDistributors: Trialto Wine Group Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc. Grape: Cabernet FrancCSPC: 64121UPC: 7794450002853
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