The Syrah in the blend adds some earthy, gamey, leather and spice notes to the aroma, an expression very reminiscent of the St. Joseph wines of northern Rhone. Medium to heavy body mouth feel and packed with dark cherry flavors and even some notes of haricot vert and mint. Medium long finish with the tannins balancing well with the coffee and red fruit after taste. A very polished style. — 6 years ago
Unbelievable for price. Bought for $20 at a local wine shop. Easy to drink great with food, deep, red fruit, slight tannins. — 10 months ago
Great wine! I opened a bottle and pair it with a good gouda! — 7 years ago
Plum, Chocolate very syrupy — 6 years ago
Earthy, silky, low acidity, wonderful — 6 years ago
Thoroughly enjoy this wine, as it opens up it develops into a reason to buy more. Leather, cassis, preserved jams, with a soft tannic structure. The finish plays and chews. Did I mention I found it for $13?!! — 8 years ago
Once I extracted the broken cork (Santa forgot to put my Durand corkscrew under the tree) the inky dark ruby '96 Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon 'Tikal Vineyard' was absolutely amazing. Still youthful with loads of blackberry, licorice, leather and tobacco aromas and flavors. Lengthy finish with noticeable but silky smooth tannins. Viva Argentina!
— 9 years ago
Ryan
@Kristen Ellworth Really liked this one — 5 months ago