- Alamos Seleccion
Malbec 2006
Jerry Shriver
"The Malbec grape comes from southwestern France and is the basis for
the rustic, tannic wines of Cahors, but it takes on the personality of
superstar when it's grown in the high-altitude vineyards of Argentina..."
Usa Today, Dec. 2006
- Catena Alta
Malbec 2003 - 94 Points - Ranked Number 34
"Flashy, yet seductive. Vivid purple and blue
frits are layered with exotic mocha and spice notes. Long and powerful,
but creamy and pure on the finish, with fine acidity stretching it out."
Wine Spectator, Dec. 2006
- Alamos Cabernet
Sauvignon 2005
"Pure, deep, varietal nose. Clean, juicy palate with
softening tannins and well-integrated oak. Finishes long."
Decanter, Dec. 2006
- Catena
Alta Chardonnay 2003 - 91 Points
Wine Spectator,
November 30, 2006
- Catena Malbec
2004
Catena has done more work on Malbec than any other winery, and the results
are evident in its wines. This is a savoury, densely structured red with
masses of colour and even more fruit.
Tim Atkin, Guardian Unlimited, October 22, 2006
- Catena
Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Perhaps the most complete experience of all the wines estates is to be ar
Catena Zapata.
Criss Moss, Telegraph.co.uk, October 21, 2006
- Catena
Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
The intensity of the sun means the Cabernet Sauvignon is outstanding -
this is a great example and it will develop for many years.
Jeff Waters, Telegraph.co.uk, October 21, 2006
- The Only Winery from Argentina
& Chile Selected by Robert Parker Jr. as one the Great Wine Estates of the
World
- Catena Malbec 2004 - In the
Best Value Reds
Wine Spectator, October, 2006
- Alamos Bonarda 2006 - Wine of
the Day
Wine Spectator, October 05, 2006
- Catena Chardonnay 2005 - Wine
of the Day
Wine Spectator, October 04, 2006
- Alamos Malbec 2005 - Best Buy -
87 Points
Wine Spectator, October, 2006
- Nicolas Catena Zapata "Argentina´s
Best Cabernet Sauvignon Based Wine"
Decanter, Nov 2006
- Catena Malbec 2003 The World's 50 Best Value Reds
"This delivers everything a good Malbec should: dense black cherry, sweet and mouthfilling fruit, round tannins and a rich, warm finish."
Decanter, May 2006
- Catena Alta Malbec 2002 - TOP 100 #66
Wine Spectator Dec. 31, 2005 - Jan. 15, 2006.
- Argentime Vintners Go Global
The Washington Times, Nov. 2, 2005, Paul Lukacs
"As seems true just about everywhere in the winemaking world these days, Argentine vintners make plenty of chardonnay. And proving that the country is capable of making truly worldclass wine from this most popular white grape variety, Catena "Alta" 2002 ($30) tastes rich and creamy, with a superb structure and a long, evolving finish."
"Catena Alta 2002 ($45) costs significantly more, but then it's a remarkably complete wine, displaying an elegance and finesse to which few malbecs even aspire. This special-occasion wine, while delicious now, should get even better with five years or so in bottle."
"Perhaps even more elegant and complete, Nicolas Catena Zapata 2001 ($85) offers a wonderfully complex bouquet, followed by ripe fruit held in beautiful balance by firm but not astringent tannins."
"These are three wines of genuine finesse and sophistication - some of the very finest from a country that is sending more and more fine wines to our shores every year."
- "Tasting Highlights: Argentina"
Ten Top Reds from Some of the Country's Best Wineries.
By James Molesworth
Wine Spectator, On Line, November 1, 2005
Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Mendoza Altamira Lote 1 2002 - 92 POINTS
A beauty, with streamlined raspberry and red currant fruit gliding along floral, mineral and mocha notes. Racy finish underneath carries the lengthy finish. Available in six-pack only ($250) with Adrianna and Alta bottling. 200 Six-packs available. Drink now through 2010.
Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Mendoza Adrianna Lote 3 2002 - 91 POINTS
A touch of funk on the nose slowly yields to a thickly layered version that sports beef, blackberry, plum, loam and tar flavors. Chewy and structured, this is all about power. Available in six-pack only ($250) with Altamira and Alta bottling. 200 six-packs available. Drink now through 2010.
- James Molesworth's Recommended Wines from Argentina
Wine Spectator, November 15, 2005
Catena Alta Malbec 2002 - 93 POINTS
Deftly toasted, with vanilla and mocha suavely intertwined with lush plum, blackberry and boysenberry fruit. Long, plush and smoky through the finish where fruit takes and encore.
Catena Alta Chardonnay 2002 - 92 POINTS
Exotic, with dried pineapple and mango fruit layered with mineral, floraland piecrust flavors. Bright and tangy throughout, with a long, pure, fruit-filled finish. Very classy.
- Alamos Malbec 2004, 86 Point
Spectator Selection - Best Buys
Round and grapey, with black cherry, spice and toast notes as well. Fruity finish picks up a nice floral hint.
Wine Spectator, November 15, 2005
- Laura Catena, argentine ambassador.
Food & Wine Magazine, October 2005
- Nicolas Catena Zapata 2001, 94 Points
Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate, Issue 159, Feb 2005
- Catena Alta Malbec 2002, 91 Points
Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate, Issue 159, Feb 2005
- Alamos Chardonnay 2004, 89 Points
Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate, Issue 159, Feb 2005
- Malbec Will Make it Big
“By the year 2015, the greatness of Argentinean wines made from the Malbec grape will be understood as a given. This French varietal, which failed so miserably on its home soil in Bordeaux, has reached startling heights of quality in Argentina. Both inexpensive, delicious Malbecs and majestic, profoundly complex ones from high-elevation vineyards are already being produced, and by 2015 this long-ignored grape's place in the pantheon of noble wines will be guaranteed.”
Food & Wine Magazine, September 2004, Robert Parker Jr.
- Wine Personalities of the Year
Pierre-Antoine Rovani names Nicolas Catena Zapata Wine Personality of the Year.
The wine Advocate - Issue 156 - 12/27/04
- "Argentina’s high altitude wines are best for your heart"
Catena cabernet sauvignon wines from Argentina are shown to be 2 to 6 times more potent than a selection of red wines from France, Spain, Italy, Chile and Australia.
Are wines from high altitude vineyards better than any other wines at preventing heart attacks? Recent research by Professor Roger Corder, head of the Department of Experimental Therapeutics at the William Harvey Research Institute in London, supports this hypothesis.
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