2006 Catena Zapata Alta Malbec Mendoza

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Score 91+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jan 2010

Good deep ruby-red. Musky black raspberry, dark chocolate and a hint of pepper on the nose. Suave, sweet and energetic, with lovely lift and definition to the creamy dark fruit and chocolate flavors. Ultimately sweeter than the Catena Alta cabernet. Finishes with broad, dusty tannins that arrive late but saturate the front teeth and build.

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91
91+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

93
93/100

Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate

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93 points
Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate
Score 93/100 · Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate, Aug 2009

The 2006 Alta Malbec was sourced from small lots in several estate vineyards. It spent 18 months in 70% new French oak. Dark purple-colored, it displays a splendid nose of wild flowers, spice box, incense, black cherry and plum. This leads to an elegant, medium-bodied rendition of Malbec with a velvety texture, superb depth and concentration, succulent flavors with notes of chocolate and black pepper making an appearance, and a pure, silky finish. While it will continue to blossom for several more years, it can be enjoyed now. Importer: Winebow, Inc., Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

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Red

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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