Catena Malbec has a deep, dark violet color, with pronounced blackish - purple tones. The aromatic structure is full of ripe dark fruits, floral notes of violets and lavender, and touches of vanilla and spice. The palate begins with sweet black cherry fruits and has a generous texture. There are marked mineral notes as well as layers of chocolate and spicy black pepper. The finish is soft and sweet with ripe tannins and vibrant acidity.

 

Serious discount on this excellent wine!  WS 90

93% Syrah blended with 7% Bonarda.

This pretty Syrah is a very fine value, tasting of pure syrah character, bright, ripe raspberries and black pepper are found in abundance, yet the alcohol, weight and tannin are beautifully balanced by classic mountain fruit acidity.  The vineyards for this wine are located at 2000 foot elevation, providing warm sunny days and cool nights typical of the Andean foothills.  This wine has more in common with Syrah from the Rhone Valley than Shiraz from Australia.

 

 

80% Syrah, 10% Bonarda, 5% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Deep and brooding syrah, quite intense with incredible aromas of black fruits, spice, minerals, earth and leather.  The earth is reminiscent of forest floor, the palate is large and complex yet with lovely balance and texture, the finish is very long.  At $30 this is a bargain.

The vineyards are at 3800 feet above sea level.

80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 10% Syrah.

From vineyards in Agrelo, Pedernal and La Consulta which are all at elevations of at least 4000 feet above sea level.  This high elevation results in elegant and balanced Cabernet that has depth and structure from the long sunny days and balanced alcohol and acidity from the very cool nights.

Aromas of black currants, black berry, cedar, tobacco and even cocoa, there is bit of herbs de provence that lifts the aromas a bit and the palate too.  The palate is long and complex with surprising finesse and elegance from an Argentine wine.