CATENA ZAPATA - Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay White Bones - 2019
- - 97 points-
Tim Atkin MW
May 2021“Pure limestone” is how Ale Vigil describes the soils in this part of the Adrianna Vineyard,...
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“Pure limestone” is how Ale Vigil describes the soils in this part of the Adrianna Vineyard,...
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I generally have a slight preference for White Bones over White Stones, but in 2019 they...
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Made with vines that average 55 years old, this fragrant, single-vineyard Brunello boasts aromas of...
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Perfumes of violet and rose petal linger from nose to finish in this graceful red. Made with 90%...
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“Part of an impressive range of natural wines from Ale Vigil and the Catenas, this unoaked...
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The 2019 Pinot Noir The South Slope Vineyard is one of the deeper, earthier wines in the range. ...
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Considered the most “Gevrey" of the grands crus, a truly earthy wine. Here the thin soils and...
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The 2018 Apogee Pepper Bridge Vineyard is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon yet includes 27% Merlot, 14%...
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There is a fine purity to the black cherry, blackberry and spice flavors in this supple red. It's...
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Lovely, bright lemon peel and ripe apple fruit, notes of marzipan and a hint of hazelnut. Despite...
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Astonishing consistency defines this wine, hitting a benchmark of high quality that defies vintage...
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Nicely textured, with smooth tannins, this elegant, full-bodied red is packed with dark cherry,...
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Flinty nose. Great balance and texture on the palate with notes of lime zest, marmalade and...
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Catena's High Mountain Malbec is a blend of high-altitude, family owned vineyards situated in...
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The 2020 Tavel La Dame Rousse is another classic Tavel that brings plenty of richness yet has...
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The top cuvée from this world class estate, the 2020 Tavel Cuvée De La Reine Des Bois is mostly...
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Honeysuckle, ripe pear and some dried apple. So perfumed. Full-bodied with incredible intensity and...
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Blackberries with some black tea and perfumes. Full-bodied with fine, dusty tannins and seamless...
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A very fresh, bright white with sliced apple, pear and light cream. Full-bodied with a very pretty...
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Dark berries, such as blackberries, with hints of lemon grass and violets on the nose, following...
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Blackberry and blackcurrant with some dark-tobacco character on the nose, following through to a...
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Ripe peach, dried mango, dried jasmine and buttered toast. It's full-bodied with crisp acidity....
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The berry and floral character comes through clearly on the nose and palate with a medium body, a...
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Our last look at this wine was 15 vintages ago when it was explained as a cool-climate style...
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