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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.6 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 28 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by nzinkgraf on 12/25/2020: Medium minus lemon color.
Pineapple aromas. But dry palate. Minimal oak, but still showing, soft with light spice and vanilla. (1164 views) | | | Tasted by Mascarello59 on 11/8/2020 & rated 93 points: In a great place with a dose of ageing complexity. Rich but not overwhelming at all. A hint of sweetness. Great balance and finish. (1212 views) | | | Tasted by Johnny5 on 10/18/2020 & rated 93 points: Outstanding chardonnay. Simply rich Burgundian characteristics. Rivaling a well aged Montrachet. Floral nose, tasting buttery yet fresh tones of citrus and peach. Wish I had more... (1081 views) | | | Tasted by fscov on 5/24/2019 & rated 92 points: Mineral. Inicialmente bastante fechado (mais ainda na boca). Optei por passa-lo pelo decanter e a decisão foi acertada. O vinho explodiu de aromas. Maracujá, mel, pera, mais mineralidade e acidez. Aromas terciários demonstraram a evolução do vinho. O final é o ponto alto. Permaneceu em boca por mais de um minuto. A evolução já foi concluída. Não aconselho uma guarda longa. 91 pts no início e 93 pts depois. 92pts de média. (1595 views) | | | Tasted by nzinkgraf on 1/19/2019: Puligny!! I mean, Sauzet would smoke this, but... just starting to get secondary. Nice acidity. Malo? I’d say no.
Website says partial Malo and 12-16m in 2nd-4th pass barrels. (1585 views) | | | Tasted by flussier on 7/20/2017 & rated 91 points: Belle robe dorée. Chardonnay aux arômes atypique. On est sur le caramel, beurre, mangue, pomme, citron et minéral. Légèrement oxydé. Belle complexité avec une bonne acidité et amertume. Ne pas boire trop frais. Le vin est intéressant, mais ne vaut absolument pas ce prix. (1644 views) | | | Tasted by appel54 on 4/9/2017 & rated 87 points: Guldgul färg, klar
Smörig, krutig, messmör, lite drag av hubbabubba, florala toner, vanilj, mint
Bra syra, bra längd, lite brända toner i munnen
Ett bra vin i munnen. Lite tråkigare på doften. Det är inte första gången jag dricker White Bones och blir besviken... (1729 views) | | | Tasted by Mascarello59 on 4/2/2017 & rated 91 points: Fresh clean nose, touch of perfume, flowery lighter style than the peers today. At first the alcohol comes through but that impression fades when tasting alongside other old and new world chardonnays. Rather fruit driven and sweet taste with mint ingredients. Feels light in comparison. Sorry to say I had expected more but nonetheless a very good high quality showing. Having tasted 09,10 12, and 13 vintages I'd say this wine seems to peak at the age of 5-10 years. Drink now. (1761 views) | | | Tasted by BrionHammond on 1/6/2017 & rated 93 points: Mineral and lemongrass up front. Some apples and pear also. You her a scent of the white bones component (layers of layers of fosssils)
There is a good balance with both finish and acid. Nice glass of Mendoza white. Could be fun to try other vintage from this producere. (1707 views) | | | Tasted by Dave Canada on 11/28/2015 & rated 92 points: The Fourteenth Stonefields Dinner (Guelph, Ontario, Canada): This was a touch reduced on first pour but this blew off quickly at revealed a pretty nose of citrus, minerals, pear and apple.
The palate is dominated by lemon and lime but augmented by some riper, bordering on tropical notes, and vanilla and spice.
The finish is long. (3068 views) | | | Tasted by andrewdodd86 on 4/24/2015 & rated 92 points: Remember liking it, but thinking it was way overpriced
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No specific notes taken (1521 views) | | | Tasted by Dave Canada on 11/30/2013 & rated 91 points: The Twelfth Annual Stonefields Dinner (Guelph, ON, Canada): Nose of lemongrass, lemon, apple, pear and minerals.
The palate is driven by citrus flavours again but very mineral driven with notes of steel lingering as well.
The finish is medium+ with good complexity and a lingering mineral note that is quite nice. (3151 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Canuck on 11/30/2013 & rated 91 points: The Twelveth Annual Stonefields Dinner (Guelph, ON): This too is in the more reserved/lean style with fruit solidly in the orchard spectrum with notes of pear and apple. Lots of acid and finish again is fairly lengthy with good proportion of mineral. Less oak noted at this point than the 13th street it was served with, but some oak aging is apparent. (3203 views) | | | Tasted by The Wine Geek on 11/2/2013 & rated 85 points: In over 40 years of drinking wine, this is the worst QPR wine I have ever had. I very excitedly paid $125 for the bottle. Light weight, not much fruit, very little finish. Put it up against the Costco $6.99 Sonoma Chardonnay, the Costco Chardonnay was better. If I hadn't purchased this wine from a reputable store I would have thought it was counterfeit. Very Disappointing. (2503 views) | | | Tasted by Mascarello59 on 7/26/2013 & rated 95 points: More freshness and acidity here compared to the 09 White Stones. This is a bigger wine and with more minerality. Both are great wines but this one needs more time even though its superb right now. Chablis like with its minerality but there's also apricots, honey, peaches. Beautiful balance, one of the best whites I ever had. Will get some more and stock up for 5-10 years and follow. 95+ points. (2068 views) | | | Tasted by nzinkgraf on 4/9/2013: Argentina/Catena Zapata visit, etc; 4/9/2013-4/12/2013: And yes, much more mineral in the aromas. A touch frosty and not unlike the iceberg-ishness of the Inama Soave. Ripe green apple with some pear fruit. A ripe feel, weightier on the palate next to the 09 Stones. Softer on the white pepper, but its still there. (2455 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, March/April 2013, IWC Issue #167
(Bodega Catena Zapata Chardonnay Zapata White Bones Mendoza) Subscribe to see review text. |
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In 1902, Nicola Catena, an Italian immigrant, planted his first vineyard in Mendoza, Argentina. The winery has remained under family control — now in its fourth generation — and is one of the few family-owned wine companies in Argentina that remains in Argentine hands. Owned today by Nicolás Catena and his daughter Laura, Bodega Catena Zapata is known as the pioneer of fine wine from Argentina, and Nicolás is recognized as the vintner who revolutionized wine quality in Argentina. A trained economist, Nicolás began this revolution in the early 1980s and continues to challenge himself and his team to make wines that can be counted among the best in the world. His measured approach to viticulture has taken its place in wine history as the pioneer of Malbec and high-altitude viticulture.
Head winemaker, Alejandro Vigil, has been at Catena Zapata since 2002. A naturally restless person, Alejandro strives to channel his creative energy into pushing the limits of conventional viticultural and winemaking wisdom. Always ready to try something new, full of endless experiments, Alejandro’s goal is to constantly increase his understanding of the unique terroir in Mendoza’s high-altitude desert oasis.
Catena wines, first launched in 1992, set a new standard for quality in South America. The wines immediately proved the quality potential of Argentina and garnered the first outstanding reviews for Argentine wines from worldwide media. After more than 20 years, the wines of Catena continue to lead the way in Argentine viticulture and winemaking. Nicolás Catena Zapata dared to plant vines where no one thought they would ripen. His high-altitude wine revolution culminated in the discovery of a new terroir for wine, the Adrianna Vineyard, at almost 5,000 feet elevation. Today, the team at the Catena Institute of Wine is dedicated to studying every meter, every rock, every insect and microorganism in the Adrianna Vineyard, making it perhaps the most studied vineyard in the world.
Chardonnay The Chardonnay GrapeAdrianna Vineyard On weinlagen-infoArgentina Wines of Argentina
Argentina has been making wine since the 1500s, tracing its wine heritage back to Spain, France and, perhaps surprisingly, Italy. Italian immigration is second only to Spanish in Argentine culture, and the flavors of Italy show up strongly in the nation’s wine, food and cultural tradition. Historically, Argentina has kept much of its wine consumption at home, drinking most of the wine it makes. But we are now seeing more very serious Argentine wines north of the border, and Malbec is leading the movement. The wine-making region in Argentina ranges between the 22° and 42° South latitude. It spreads at the foothills of the Andean mountain range along over 2,400 km; from the province of Salta to the province of Río Negro, with a variety of climates and soils that makes each region a unique land. In general terms, the areas dedicated to vine cultivation are dry and arid with a low level of rain and humidity, determining factor as regards grape health. Abundant sunny days and thermal amplitude favor a good maturity and concentration of aroma and color in the grain. Soils are deep, permeable and poor in organic matter, decisive qualities at the time of obtaining good wine. Due to the low rain regime, irrigation is necessary. Water comes from the Andean range thaw, descending in the shape of rivers to become channels or ditches. Undoubtedly, the combination of these factors turns Argentina into a veritable oasis for the highest quality wine-making. Nevertheless, there is still a long way to go. Wine-making in Argentina, at the level that it achieves today, has a young history that goes back to a little more than 10 years ago. Technological progress, investment and some farsighted businessmen enabled a determining transformation. The province of Mendoza is the most traditional area in the viticultural industry, and is diverse enough to be divided into zones, according to their significantly different weather, height and soil characteristics. These include the Northern Zone, which is suitable for fruity whites and young reds, at a height from 600 to 700m; the Eastern Zone, with a height ranging from 600 to 700m, and the most productive zone in the province; the Uco Valley, a zone of colder weather and higher altitudes (between 800 and 1,400m over sea level); San Rafael, with heights ranging from 450 to 800m; and the High Zone of the Mendoza River, with heights ranging from 800 to 1,100m over sea level and various microclimates, this is the zone where almost all noble varieties have easily become adapted. It is a region that is remarkably well-suited to vine culture, protected from the Pacific’s cooling influence by the Andes and enjoying a long summer of cool nights and warm days, with a dry summer climate but plenty of water available from the region’s rivers. Malbec in particular is outstanding from this area, and it has clearly emerged as the star, the darling of both consumers and critics.Mendoza Wines of MendozaValle de Uco On weinlagen-info |
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