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2015 Bodega Catena Zapata Cabernet Franc San Carlos
Cabernet Franc
- Argentina
- Mendoza
- Valle de Uco
- San Carlos
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Community Tasting Notes 6
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hitechnomad Likes this wine: 90 points
September 19, 2019 - Very good value.
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beatles wrote: 91 points
July 9, 2019 - This is really something; vertical, cool, dry, chalky, well structured. Impressive, will be interesting to see how this develops. 91+
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hitechnomad Likes this wine: 90 points
June 29, 2019 - Surprisingly subtle, delicate. An excellent cab franc.
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WineTally Likes this wine:
February 20, 2019 - 100% Cabernet Franc
from San Carlos vineyards at 1090 m with sandy loam soil and mountain climate.
3-day cold maceration; 20 days fermentation plus 10 days further maceration.
Aged 12 months in 100% French oak (35% new).
13% Abv.
Proprietors: Nicolas Catena Zapata (3rd generation), Laura Catena (4th generation)
A(ccuray)=2: Med ruby/crimson. Fresh, pure varietal.
B(alance)=3: Modulated components in harmony.
C(omplexity)=2: Red berries, spice and herbs.
D(epth)=1: Vibrant mouthfeel. Average length and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1]= 8/10
Excellent sample for distinguishing Cab Franc from Cab Sauvignon and Merlot.
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df1962 wrote: 88 points
July 19, 2018 - PnD 1/2 bottle let air for 90 mins.
Clear medium ruby.
Clean on the nose. Medium intensity. Plum red currant blueberry raspberry touch if sage tobacco and toast. Still developing.
Dry. Medium acidity. Medium tannin. Medium alcohol. Medium body. Medium intensity with flavours of plum cherry red currant blueberry sage tobacco and toast.
Drink now and over the next five years.
Medium finish. Good. Had more depth and complexity with previous vintages. Interesting but not a re-buy for the price.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2015
- Type Red
- Producer Bodega Catena Zapata
- Varietal Cabernet Franc
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Argentina
- Region Mendoza
- SubRegion Valle de Uco
- Appellation San Carlos
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 19 (18%)
- Consumed 84 (82%)
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