CATENA - Malbec High Mountain Vines - 2023
- - 92 points-
James Suckling
February 2024A juicy malbec that shows lots of fruit. Touches of white pepper and spices. Juicy, lively and...
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A juicy malbec that shows lots of fruit. Touches of white pepper and spices. Juicy, lively and...
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Blue fruit with blackberries, violets, white roses and a touch of curry. Medium-bodied with fine...
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The inaugural release, Altolà is the only one of Jurij Fiore’s Chianti Classico wines not from...
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A firm, serious and well-structured blend of 80% tannat and 20% cabernet sauvignon. Notes of dark...
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This well-structured Chardonnay has a balanced mix of fruit and baking spices that make it...
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More evident wood frames ripe, cool and airy aromas that are more from the dark side of the fruit...
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Once again moderate wood is present on the more floral-infused nose of bright cherry, spice and...
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Moderate wood again frames the fresh and unusually expressive nose of forest floor, the sauvage and...
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(from a huge 3.96 ha parcel). A more discreet if still easily perceptible dollop of wood can be...
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An exuberantly spicy nose features notes of clove, anise, sandalwood and jasmine tea on the nose of...
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(blended from 3 separate lieux-dits, two near the bottom and one near the top). Relatively generous...
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A pungent nose of wood toast and reduction dominate the nose. More interesting are the fresh and...
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(from a large 1.21 ha parcel). There is enough wood influence to merit pointing out on the airy,...
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(from both Mazis Haut and Bas where the two parcels total a remarkable 1.20 ha). Toasty reduction...
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(from a 1.29 ha parcel). A classic Bèze nose of spice, earth and plenty of floral influence leads...
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from a .13 ha holding; 100% new wood and 50% whole clusters in 2022). A smoky combination somewhat...
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Well-balanced and silky on the palate, this classy red features a beam of ripe mulberry fruit, with...
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Fresh and inviting, with notes of grated nutmeg and dried rose petal joining a juicy core of...
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Pure, concentrated flavors of black olives, dried herbs and blackberries amid an intensely floral...
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Lime, sliced pears, herbs and gravel on the nose. Medium body with fresh acidity. Fruity, supple...
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Fruity and straightforward with green apples, sliced pears and warm herbs on the nose. Medium body...
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This Sancerre leans into being fulsome. Slightly gold in color, the wine has an aromatic nose of...
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The latest release of this top wine is as impressive as ever, a rich medley of flavors enhanced by...
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This rosé marks the debut of the winery's nutrition and ingredient labeling program. So, I know...
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