Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

From high altitude vineyard, deep Ruby red color with aromas ripe red and black fruits with floral, herb and cacao notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and blueberry with notes of cacao, espresso, floral and pepper spice. Long silky finish, fine tannins and ending with fruit, cacao and floral herb notes. Very nice! — 6 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2013 | 66 Malbec 34 Cab franc Get’s better after aeration, gingerbread, old wood, stinky, powerfull taste. High acidity when tasted on itself, perfect with a peppersteak and pasta — 6 months ago

Doug Scott

9.2

Syrah from Gualtallary 4,800 ft, 10% Viognier. Aged in 100 year old fondue. Floral and red fruits, raspberry, herbal, savory … blood. Bright acidity. Smooth tannins. Dried berries and olives on long weighty finish. 13.5 abv — a year ago

Stuart Pollack

9.6

Indubitably expensive but incontestably excellent. An elegant and smooth Malbec. Deep, dark rich flavors. — 2 years ago

Rob Brobst III

10

Silky, perfumed and perfect — 4 days ago

Ming L

9.3

The 2012 is a blend of 40% Malbec, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% each Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, all from the Gualtallary vineyard.

Deep layers of blackberry, plum, fig, and cassis, framed by notes of violets, tobacco, and dark chocolate. Hint of green olive as well. Big frame but gentle and warm on the palate. Silky tannins. Touch of graphite on the long finish. This is at its peak but should continue to drink well for the next 3-5 years. — 5 months ago

Paola Bailey

9.3

Delicious, full, velvety Malbec. — 8 months ago

Adam Silverman

9.0

Spicy. Great wine at this price — a year ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Catena Zapata – Adrianna Vineyard “White Stones” Chardonnay 2014
Mendoza, Argentina 🇦🇷

Overview
A single-parcel, 100% Chardonnay sourced from the legendary Adrianna Vineyard, located at extreme altitude in the Gualtallary subregion of Mendoza, among the highest and most distinctive vineyard sites in the Southern Hemisphere. This parcel, known as White Stones, is defined by limestone-rich, calcareous soils that drive tension, minerality, and precision. Fermented and aged with restraint to allow site expression to dominate, this wine delivers a powerful yet cerebral interpretation of Chardonnay.

Aromas & Flavors
Crushed limestone, green apple, lemon zest, and pear skin lead, followed by subtle notes of white flowers, wet stone, and faint almond. Oak is present but discreet, adding texture rather than flavor, allowing the mineral core to shine.

Mouthfeel
Electric and tightly wound. High acidity provides drive and focus, while the palate remains dense and layered. There’s a striking contrast between power and precision, broad on entry, razor-sharp through the mid-palate, and persistent on the finish.

Food Pairings
Raw oysters, scallop crudo, ceviche, grilled halibut, or aged goat cheese. Also compelling on its own for contemplative tasting.

Verdict
A benchmark New World Chardonnay that challenges Old World expectations. Intense, mineral-driven, and intellectually engaging, this is terroir speaking loudly and clearly.

Did You Know?
Adrianna Vineyard sits at nearly 5,000 feet above sea level, where extreme UV exposure, cool nights, and limestone soils contribute to naturally high acidity and profound mineral expression , often compared to Grand Cru Chablis.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
It’s like Chablis on steroids, same mineral backbone and tension, but amplified in scale, depth, and presence. A thrilling wine that always leaves an impression. Also, what’s truly remarkable is how incredibly fresh and vibrant it remains despite being a 2014, showcasing Adrianna Vineyard’s extraordinary altitude, acidity, and aging potential. — 7 days ago

Eric Halim

9.3

On nose, its black fruits, spices, wood, sour plum. On palate, its nutty, round tannins very elegant, polished, medium acidity. I never had a malbec like this one, in a blind taste i'll probably thought its a high quality carmenere or merlot. So different but i like it. Cheers everyone — a year ago