Catena Chardonnay 2010

A Chardonnay wine from Mendoza in Argentina. 2010 Bodegas Catena Zapata Catena Chardonnay 750ml

The 2010 Chardonnay was barrel-fermented, put through full malolactic fermentation, and aged for 9 months in 30% new French oak. The enticing nose offers up hints of toast, pear, and tropical fruits, leading to a well-balanced wine with the fruit but... Robert Parkers Wine Advocate. A Chardonnay wine from Mendoza in Argentina. 2010 Bodegas Catena Zapata Catena Chardonnay 750ml

The 2009 Catena Chardonnay combines the unique expressions of two high altitude Catena estate vineyards. The Agrelo vineyard offers honeyed stone fruit flavors with a rich, unctuous mouthfeel, while the Tupungato vineyard lends citrus notes, pear and fig flavors with a strong minerality and a crisp finish.

Pale bright yellow. Citrus peel, stone fruits, sweet herbs and spicy oak notes of ginger and cinnamon on the nose. Ripe, smooth and peachy, with a strong component of vanillin oak. A bit soft in the middle but quite dry and uncompromising, with a ... Stephen Tanzers IWC. A Chardonnay wine from Mendoza in Argentina. 2010 Bodegas Catena Zapata Catena Chardonnay 750ml

Catena Chardonnay combines expressions of the high altitude vineyards. Adrianna vineyard, the highest one, gives flowers notes and a strong minerality. The Domingo vineyard provides dry fruits and a crisp finish. Finally, La Piramide Vineyard contributes honeyed tropical fruit flavors with an oily mouthfeel. This chardonnay presents a yellow greenish color with aromas of ripe pears, citrus, vanilla and mineral notes. On the palate, it is a clean fresh wine with crisp acidity.