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- Catena Malbec Mendoza 2010 Product #25698 (In Stock)
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These guys just don't do anything wrong. The new release of Catena Malbec is sure to wrack up another 91 point or higher rating - something it's done for 5 straight vintages now. As usual, loaded with blackberry, red currant, licorice, violet and pepper in a creamy, richly, textured wine that finishes with velvety tannins. Great bottle of Malbec.
- Catena Chardonnay Mendoza 2011 Product #26406 (In Stock)
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As always, this is a fresh bottle of Chardonnay with crisp apple, green melon and Bosc pear fruit with a touch of baking spice. Juicy and showing less wood than in the past, it finishes with a touch of flint and lots of clean, juicy, fruit.
"There are notable changes in the approach of the 2011 Catena Chardonnay compared to previous vintages: 40% malolactic instead of 100%, a move to Mercurey barrels instead of Francois Freres, a reduction from 50% new oak to 20%. This vintage was also harvested 20 days earlier. It is a blend of three vineyards that are divided into lots at harvest. It is whole cluster pressed and aged for ten months in French oak. It demonstrates great clarity on the nose with scents of dried honey, linden, crushed stone and dried white flowers. The palate is well-balanced with crisp acidity and is a taut, focused Chardonnay with lively notes of tangerine and quince towards the finish. This is well-crafted and complex for its price point. Drink now-2016."Wine Advocate 90 points
- Catena Malbec Alta 2008 Product #24890 (In Stock)
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The "big brother" to the best-selling Catena "regular" Malbec comes from selected high-altitude vineyards farmed by Catena across Mendoza. Enjoy the 2008 now with robust meat dishes or grilled steak or give it 5-10 years of cellaring to draw out more complexity.
"Focused yet fleshy, offering notes of raspberry and blackberry preserves that are framed by toasty oak, spice and light mint notes, as the fruit lingers on the juicy finish. The better of two bottles tasted. Drink now."Wine Spectator 90 points
