
CATENA - Zapata Birth of Cabernet - 2021
- - 96 points-
James Suckling
February 2024Cigar box, tobacco and dark truffles with lots of ripe dark olives. Piles of dusty tannins grow on...
Detailed press reviewCigar box, tobacco and dark truffles with lots of ripe dark olives. Piles of dusty tannins grow on...
Detailed press reviewThe spicy and smoky 2020 Reserva was produced with a blend of Tempranillo with 9% Graciano and...
Detailed press reviewThis well-structured Chardonnay has a balanced mix of fruit and baking spices that make it...
Detailed press reviewMore evident wood frames ripe, cool and airy aromas that are more from the dark side of the fruit...
Detailed press reviewOnce again moderate wood is present on the more floral-infused nose of bright cherry, spice and...
Detailed press reviewModerate wood again frames the fresh and unusually expressive nose of forest floor, the sauvage and...
Detailed press review(from a huge 3.96 ha parcel). A more discreet if still easily perceptible dollop of wood can be...
Detailed press reviewAn exuberantly spicy nose features notes of clove, anise, sandalwood and jasmine tea on the nose of...
Detailed press review(blended from 3 separate lieux-dits, two near the bottom and one near the top). Relatively generous...
Detailed press reviewA pungent nose of wood toast and reduction dominate the nose. More interesting are the fresh and...
Detailed press review(from a large 1.21 ha parcel). There is enough wood influence to merit pointing out on the airy,...
Detailed press review(from both Mazis Haut and Bas where the two parcels total a remarkable 1.20 ha). Toasty reduction...
Detailed press review(from a 1.29 ha parcel). A classic Bèze nose of spice, earth and plenty of floral influence leads...
Detailed press reviewfrom a .13 ha holding; 100% new wood and 50% whole clusters in 2022). A smoky combination somewhat...
Detailed press reviewWell-balanced and silky on the palate, this classy red features a beam of ripe mulberry fruit, with...
Detailed press reviewFresh and inviting, with notes of grated nutmeg and dried rose petal joining a juicy core of...
Detailed press reviewPure, concentrated flavors of black olives, dried herbs and blackberries amid an intensely floral...
Detailed press reviewLime, sliced pears, herbs and gravel on the nose. Medium body with fresh acidity. Fruity, supple...
Detailed press reviewFruity and straightforward with green apples, sliced pears and warm herbs on the nose. Medium body...
Detailed press reviewThis Sancerre leans into being fulsome. Slightly gold in color, the wine has an aromatic nose of...
Detailed press reviewThe latest release of this top wine is as impressive as ever, a rich medley of flavors enhanced by...
Detailed press reviewThis rosé marks the debut of the winery's nutrition and ingredient labeling program. So, I know...
Detailed press reviewThe 2021 Pinot Noir Big Tree Block lifts from the glass with a dusting of autumnal spices, cedar...
Detailed press reviewPoured from a magnum, this age-worthy wine is snappy and precise in texture, offering abundant...
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