2013 Catena Zapata Adrianna White Bones Chardonnay, Mendoza
A$162.75
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CATWBC133
The Montrachet of Argentina with incredible dried fruit, stones and limestone. Full body, layered and powerful. It has a phenolic backbone and velvety texture. Bright acidity. A white wine that is like a great red. Goes on for minutes. From limestone rich soils in the Gualtallary region. 2,000 bottles.
98 points James Suckling jamessuckling.com
(from calcaire soil; partial malolactic fermentation): A touch of blush to the straw-yellow color. Deeply pitched and lightly reduced, with exotic soft citrus and nutty oak aromas accompanied by smoky minerality. Quite tightly wound, even a bit youthfully tart, with lemon and tangerine flavors starting uncompromisingly dry but becoming creamier and oiler with air, with flinty and minty notes emerging. Less phenolic than the White Stones, perhaps because it has less of malic edge, but still with outstanding texture and energy. Finishes with chewy crushed-stone character and superb rising length. This, too, is a shock to the palate in the early going, and in fact is even higher in acidity than the White Stones.
(from calcaire soil; partial malolactic fermentation): A touch of blush to the straw-yellow color. Deeply pitched and lightly reduced, with exotic soft citrus and nutty oak aromas accompanied by smoky minerality. Quite tightly wound, even a bit youthfully tart, with lemon and tangerine flavors starting uncompromisingly dry but becoming creamier and oiler with air, with flinty and minty notes emerging. Less phenolic than the White Stones, perhaps because it has less of malic edge, but still with outstanding texture and energy. Finishes with chewy crushed-stone character and superb rising length. This, too, is a shock to the palate in the early going, and in fact is even higher in acidity than the White Stones.
93+ points Stephen Tanzer, www.vinous.com
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Certified Organic |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Varietals | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 98 |
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