Bodega Catena Zapata Nicolas Catena Zapata Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2013 (1500ml)

Ratings on Delectable

David T Delectable Pro

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

This is blend of 78% Cabernet and 22% Malbec. On the nose, ruby, rich, ripe fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries & cherries. Some notes of pyrazines, black licorice, dark cola, vanilla, cinnamon, nice dark spice with medium intensity, dry top soil, dry stones, bright red florals and violets. On the palate, the body is medium full. The tannins are quite tame, round and sticky. Fruits are nice & ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries & cherries. Some notes of pyrazines, black licorice, dark cola, vanilla, cinnamon, nice dark spice with medium intensity, dry top soil, dry stones, bright red florals and violets. The acidity is round and rains over the palate. The finish is ripe, round, elegant, polished. Beautiful. Photos of; Bodega Catena Zapata, the set up in progress for our tasting, a couple of wine lovers and the vista outside the front door of Catena Zappa.

This is blend of 78% Cabernet and 22% Malbec. On the nose, ruby, rich, ripe fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries & cherries. Some notes of pyrazines, black licorice, dark cola, vanilla, cinnamon, nice dark spice with medium intensity, dry top soil, dry stones, bright red florals and violets. On the palate, the body is medium full. The tannins are quite tame, round and sticky. Fruits are nice & ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries & cherries. Some notes of pyrazines, black licorice, dark cola, vanilla, cinnamon, nice dark spice with medium intensity, dry top soil, dry stones, bright red florals and violets. The acidity is round and rains over the palate. The finish is ripe, round, elegant, polished. Beautiful. Photos of; Bodega Catena Zapata, the set up in progress for our tasting, a couple of wine lovers and the vista outside the front door of Catena Zappa.

9.3

Doreen Kleindienst

Great with the lamb and veal!

Great with the lamb and veal!

9.4

Adam Gäfvert

Från Sydamerikas stora superproducent. Väldigt inställsamt. Gräsig, örtig i doft som sedan övergår mot fatdrag som vanilj. Bra tanin, vanilj, sötfruktig.

Från Sydamerikas stora superproducent. Väldigt inställsamt. Gräsig, örtig i doft som sedan övergår mot fatdrag som vanilj. Bra tanin, vanilj, sötfruktig.

8.9

Location

  • 401 N Great Neck Rd 118
    Virginia Beach, VA 23454

  • Hours:
    9-5 Monday - Friday
    10 - 2 Saturday
    Closed Sunday

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