Bodega Catena Zapata

Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay

9.022 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
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Bodega Catena Zapata is one of Argentina's high altitude Malbec pioneers. The Catena family began making wine in Mendoza in 1902. A delight to taste this wine. Straw with green edges, a blend from several vineyards, 80% from Uco, packed with aromas of rich stone fruits with citrus and floral notes. Flavors of peach, apple and Asian pear with toasty character. Well balanced, generous acidity, crisp on lingering finish ending with a gorgeous mineral tang.

Bodega Catena Zapata is one of Argentina's high altitude Malbec pioneers. The Catena family began making wine in Mendoza in 1902. A delight to taste this wine. Straw with green edges, a blend from several vineyards, 80% from Uco, packed with aromas of rich stone fruits with citrus and floral notes. Flavors of peach, apple and Asian pear with toasty character. Well balanced, generous acidity, crisp on lingering finish ending with a gorgeous mineral tang.

Oct 19th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Tried this a year ago, wow, still nice! Bodega Catena Zapata is one of Argentina's high altitude Malbec pioneers. The Catena family began making wine in Mendoza in 1902. A delight to taste this wine. Straw with green edges, a blend from several vineyards, 80% from Uco, packed with aromas of rich stone fruits with citrus and floral notes. Flavors of peach, apple and Asian pear with toasty character. Well balanced, generous acidity, crisp on lingering finish ending with a gorgeous mineral tang.

Tried this a year ago, wow, still nice! Bodega Catena Zapata is one of Argentina's high altitude Malbec pioneers. The Catena family began making wine in Mendoza in 1902. A delight to taste this wine. Straw with green edges, a blend from several vineyards, 80% from Uco, packed with aromas of rich stone fruits with citrus and floral notes. Flavors of peach, apple and Asian pear with toasty character. Well balanced, generous acidity, crisp on lingering finish ending with a gorgeous mineral tang.

1 person found it helpfulNov 4th, 2018
Aaron Means

Nice balance between the Meyer lemon citrus and faint vanilla from the high end oak treatment.

Nice balance between the Meyer lemon citrus and faint vanilla from the high end oak treatment.

1 person found it helpfulNov 9th, 2017
John Riddick

Perfect amount of oak + acid

Perfect amount of oak + acid

1 person found it helpfulOct 19th, 2016
Vivian Shu

At Miltinnie's 70th birthday.

At Miltinnie's 70th birthday.

May 8th, 2017
Charles Rosenfeld

Shared bottle in Peruvian seafood restaurant in San Francisco May 6, 2017 on pier 1 1/2. Food was outstanding and the Chardonnay complimented every bit! Finally a Chardonnay with character. Just enough oak and buttery taste, which is no longer seen in California bottles. If you find it, do try. We all liked it!

Shared bottle in Peruvian seafood restaurant in San Francisco May 6, 2017 on pier 1 1/2. Food was outstanding and the Chardonnay complimented every bit! Finally a Chardonnay with character. Just enough oak and buttery taste, which is no longer seen in California bottles. If you find it, do try. We all liked it!

May 7th, 2017
Frank Serafini

Medium body. Not overly Oaked. Lovely creamy mouthfeel.

Medium body. Not overly Oaked. Lovely creamy mouthfeel.

Mar 18th, 2017
David Dadekian

David had this 8 years ago

David had this 8 years ago

Sep 26th, 2016
Erin Marie Dellaporta

Erin Marie had this 6 years ago

Erin Marie had this 6 years ago

Aug 24th, 2018
Hayden Beard

Hayden had this 7 years ago

Hayden had this 7 years ago

Nov 2nd, 2017