Bodegas Catena Zapata
Mendoza
Tasted Monday, December 12, 2011 by Timbalimba with 582 views
Introduction
On location in Mendoza (not on domain but locally sourced ex-cellar). Not blind
Mendoza
Tasted Monday, December 12, 2011 by Timbalimba with 582 views
On location in Mendoza (not on domain but locally sourced ex-cellar). Not blind
2010 Bodega Catena Zapata Chardonnay Catena 83 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
Well… not short on flavour but has a prominent yeasty tone that gets a bit overpowering in tandem with the full bodied fruit and the oak. Not sure I could have handled more than a glass.
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2009 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Catena 85 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
Just above the Alamos entry level, this is a nice representative of Mendoza Malbec. Bursting with ripe fruit and the profile that you'd expect: violets, plums, and lactic notes.
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2009 Bodega Catena Zapata Cabernet Sauvignon Catena 83 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
Not sure about Cab in Mendoza, have yet to try anything even closely resembling Napa, let alone Pauillac, but this is OK, not too stalky and tight, but very much cedar and charcoal
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2009 Bodega Catena Zapata Chardonnay Catena Alta 84 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
Even more oak, just when I thought it was impossible, but cleaner fruit makes up for it. Sort of. It's still unbalanced.
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2008 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Catena Alta 89 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
Spicier than the simpler younger brother, butch tannins, plenty of wood, definitely a lot of muscle but stays agile because the fleshy fruit is fresh and not overbearing.
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2008 Bodega Catena Zapata Cabernet Sauvignon Catena Alta 85 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
Here we go, the green pepper, and stalky, almost resinous fruit, and toasted oak galore. Hmmm… I wish I could say it could do with further cellaring but I'm not sure.
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2008 Bodega Catena Zapata Nicolás Catena Zapata 90 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
Yes, expensively crafted. And still very young. Yet… I remain unconvinced. Four-square, dense, packing everything you'd expect, but with this kind'a price tag you kind'a expect the unexpected. Perhaps further cellaring will help. 90+.
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2008 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 91 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
This, to me, is the "merlot" in the premium range. Fine tones of mocha accompany the violet milkshake aromas. Nice. Difficult to fathom that this is a blend of Adrianna / Nicasia because it seems a lot more balanced and approachable. OK, wine tasting is subjective, and I am not a chemist,but consider the fact that total declared acidity is lower (the pH is higher) than in either of the individual two parts in the cuvee… feel free to draw your own conclusion about what went into the blend (or what went into the straight cuvees...). 91+
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2008 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Adrianna Vineyard 89 Points
Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco, Gualtallary
Super dense, still stalky, big fat fruit, almost oily in character, herbs and varietal plum-raspberry. Needs time. Not my favorite but shows what the Malbec can do when no expenses are spared.
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2008 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Nicasia Vineyard 89 Points
Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco, Altamira
Another supercharged specimen. Slightly less sweet than its sister, the impression is of more restraint (if you could call any of these wines restrained), but essentially it is a powerhouse of high-extract oozing Malbec fruit.
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