2006 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Catena Alta

Community Tasting Notes (72) Avg Score: 90.5 points

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  11/8/2023 - bordeaux4wino wrote: 90 Points

  Been cleaning out the cellar and this was a bit of a gem. Very impressed for what it was. The color was still deep garnet and the wine did throw some sediment. The nose was actually quite complex with notes of dried black plum, pomegranate and dark chocolate. The palate was impressively rich with good intensity left in this one. Notes of dark cherry, plum and dried fruits along with a kernel notes and a touch of earth. The tannin was medium at this point, but quite plush and with medium+ body and warming alcohol. Acidity still quite fresh though to balance out. Medium finish on this, but couldn't ask more from a wine I bought quite a while ago for around $20.

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  8/15/2022 - WineGuyX wrote: 90 Points

  Not terribly aromatic, some charred wood, cedar and tobacco. Black fruits and a hint of dill. The palate is showing a lot of age with stewed black cherries, herbal shadings and Charred wood. Really showing a lot of age and a bit unbalanced. Drink now. 90
  
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  1/7/2022 - biggie Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Leaf Day - poured blood red into decanter. Decanted off a couple of tablespoons of sediment. In the glass it has a dense dark garnet core extending almost to the rim which is garnet tinged with mahogany. Nose shows damp earth, dark fruit, leather, and dried leaves. In the mouth it’s very smooth with fully resolved (but still apparent) tannins, bright acidity keeping it fresh and with flavours of both red and black fruit, cooking herbs (rosemary, bay and sage), new leather and spice. It’s very youthful and fresh. At it’s peak but could easily go another 5 years. Great way to end a week.

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  5/17/2020 - iamandyc wrote: 88 Points

  Think this may be past its peak as the acid is out of balance with the fruit. Still has some nice fruit but the finish was a bit too tangy. Best with food. Meh.

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  9/18/2019 - NoTrollingerPlease wrote: 89 Points

  Glass: Riedel Vinum Syrah
  Popped and poured, drunk over 2 days.
  Clean, deep garnet color with tawny reflexes. Clean, medium+ fully developed nose. Tobacco, spices, leather, plum, butter and a touch of lovage. Nice, maybe a bit past peak already.
  On the palate dry, but with a noticeable sweetness coming from the high 14% abv. Medium acidity, medium tannin. Very creamy, almost oily mouthfeel. Very lactic, lots of black pepper, spices, dark fruits (plum). Balanced, but also bold and massive body, medium+ finish. Drink up, already a bit past peak. 89-90

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