Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Cabernet Sauvignon
from Argentina, South America
winemaker's notes:
The 2007 Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon presents a dark opaque violet color with garnet hues. The wine shows ripe dark fruits with notes of fresh herbs and sweet spice. The palate presents
additional layers of leather and cigar box, a soft, creamy texture and finishes with finely grained
tannins and fresh acidity.
critical acclaim:
"Deep, lush, balanced and okay, with bacon, floral notes and huge raspberry and cassis aromas. Layered and structured across the palate, with concentration and balance to go with lusty cassis, blackberry, mocha and spice flavors. Finishes toasty and dark, with waves of espresso and mocha. Drink now-2015/Cellar Selection."
92 Points
Wine Enthusiast
"Based on La Pirámide Vineyard in Agrelo, this blend also includes fruit from other zones of Mendoza to create complex flavors that fan out into cherries, cassis and exotic spices. A firm structure frames its power, and promises a long life ahead."
92 Points
Wine & Spirits
"Catena Zapata's newest releases continue the high standards established by this Bodega virtually from its onset, a tribute to Nicolas Catena who continues to oversee his empire."
91 Points
The Wine Advocate
"Bright saturated ruby. Perfumed, high-pitched aromas of crushed blackberry, black raspberry, violet, bitter chocolate, cola and leather. Juicy and nicely delineated, with lovely inner-mouth energy intensifying the dark fruit and bitter chocolate flavors. Boasts a lovely penetrating sweetness without overripeness. Finishes long and serious, with suave, building tannins."
91 Points
International Wine Cellar
"Flashy, with silky tannins framing the cassis and boysenberry notes, as toasty hints of mocha and licorice linger on the juicy finish. Drink now through 2012."
90 Points
Wine Spectator
