1999 Bodega Catena Zapata Estiba Reservada

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 90 points

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  3/27/2008 - scarlin wrote: 95 Points

  Fabulous stuff. Shows the full possibilities of substituting malbec for Cab franc in a Bordeaux blend. Much more interesting than typical Bordeaux. Spicy, complex full bodied. Showing beautiful fruit and structure. Bought it in BA a year ago. Hope to find more here in the states.

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  9/2/2007 - Vinho wrote: 91 Points

  Rubi claro com traços violáceos, límpido e brilhante. Aromas de fruta madura, lembrando framboesa, amora e goiaba, com ligeira nota de ervas. Em boca, ataque adocicado, meio de boca com bastante especiarias e final mostrando taninos ligeiramente secos, mas agradáveis. Acidez muito presente, fruta madura em abundância, mas sem pesar demais, dando uma certa suavidade. Às vezes aparecem aromas que lembram flores brancas. Final longo. A impressão é de que se trata do menos austero dos Estiba Reservada que já provei, com estilo mais 'novo mundo'. 90-91pts. O/E.

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