July 18, 2022 - Nose of black fruits and earth - plums, blackberries, potting soil, mushrooms, and wet leaves. The palate attacks fairly strong and carries its moderate-plus alcohol seamlessly, then transitions to an elegant mid-palate with primarily earthy flavors, powdery moderate tannins, and a long and lovely finish. Outstanding with dry aged ribeye and veal Oscar.
August 14, 2020 - still an accurate description of my last note: dark red with brick rim - bright fruit nose (blueberries, cherries, raspberries) with undertones of chocolate and saddle leather - beautifully balanced full mouth of ripe fruit, soft tannins and good acidity - somewhat shorter finish than previously (10-15 sec) - this wine is drinking beautifully now, but it has the fruit and structure to easily last for another 10 years, hopefully with development of further complexity
May 7, 2020 - dark red with brick rim - bright fruit nose (blueberries, cherries, raspberries) with undertones of chocolate and saddle leather - beautifully balanced full mouth of ripe fruit, soft tannins and perfect acidity - long 30 second finish - this wine is drinking beautifully now, but it has the fruit and structure to easily last for another 10 years, hopefully with development of further complexity
January 21, 2019 - Decanted for 2-3 hours and this was just beautiful. Got better with more air. Left about 1/3 of the bottle in the cellar for the next night and it was even better. 93+
September 1, 2018 - Smoky, berries, jammy, delicious. Drink now.
April 28, 2018 - Aroma: blueberry, undergrowth, old leather...like walking in an old musty library! Complex nose and on the palate...what a structure...evolved all evening long...quite smooth with big dark fruit...smoke and spices. Medium finish. Ready for my taste. Another gem from Catena. 93+
April 26, 2017 - Really good wine to drink now..ripeness..oaky..dense
September 18, 2016 - Excellent wine. Very different than I expected. Raisin and rum spice all day. Watermelon and ripe cherry skin.
weight medium, acid medium. Good feel of age on it. This wine was drinking very well.
August 14, 2016 - this is the best Malbec I have ever had. I had ~ 3 years ago (August 2013) and it was not in prime time.
I didn't take notes but we paired this with grilled skirt steak (similar to last tasting). Showed limited to no signs of aging in the color of the wine. palate and nose were also still fruit primary with the beginnings of some secondary characteristics. I would not be in a rush to drink this one. 93+
December 15, 2015 - Dark rich Malbec fruit with moderate acidity and smooth tannins. Upon opening this was nice but needed a good three hour decant to really shine. This needs a steak or should be just enjoyed alone.