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Catena Alta Malbec 2005

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Catena Alta Malbec (2005)

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Winery:
Catena Alta
Varietal:
Malbec
Region:
Argentina
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2020
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User Tags:  fruit, berry, rich, black currant, spices, chocolate, caramel, dessert, oak, resinous 


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Argentina, and in particular the region around Mendoza, is making a name for itself as the source of some of the finest expressions of Malbec ever made. In this warm, yet dry climate the Malbec achieves near perfect ripeness endowing the wines with a velvety texture and intense flavors of blackberry, peppery spice, and balsamic herbs. The cooler, well-drained slopes of the hillsides of the region have proven to be ideally suited for Malbec, allowing for the wines to achieve a level of complexity and harmony that rivals those of Napa or Bordeaux.

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Wine Spectator rating: 93


 

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Had this wine with some tapas and it was amazing. Mouth coating smokiness with a lingering finish and great tannins. One of the best malbecs I've tried.


September 2008

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The 2005 Catena Alta Malbec presents a dark, opaque violet color, almost blackish in hue. The nose offers freshly ground, ripe berry fruits with layers of wild flowers, cinnamon spice and a touch of citrus. The mouthfeel is full and coating, with exceptional weight and concentration but with a soft, supple texture. The mid palate offers rich cassis and black currant fruit flavors interwoven with hints of chocolate, vanilla and black pepper. The lengthy finish shows wonderful minerality, with finely grained tannins and lively acid.


 

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Can't wait to try this. Sitting on our TOP SHELF.


April 2009

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Snooth User: dmoney
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This is an amazing wine - wonderful mouth and lovely soft tannins...my favourite malbec from mendoza


October 2009

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Wine Spectator ReviewRated 93 HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDVery concentrated, with dark fig and currant paste notes, but it's also pure and driven, with intense mocha, bittersweet cocoa and melted licorice notes that stretch out the long, polished finish. Really gorgeous for its density and mouthfeel. Drink now through 2013.Wine Tasting NotesThe Catena Alta Malbec presents a dark, opaque violet color, almost blackish in hue. The nose offers freshly ground, ripe berry fruits with layers of wild flowers, cinnamon spice and a touch of citrus. The mouthfeel is full and coating, with exceptional read more...


January 2009

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