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Catena Malbec 2007
Catena Malbec 2007

Catena Malbec 2007


Malbec

from Argentina, South America

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
Wine Spectator Wine Spectator 91 point ratingWine Spectator Wine Spectator 91 point rating
(11)
The Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 91 point ratingThe Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 91 point rating
Wine & Spirits Wine & Spirits 91 point ratingWine & Spirits Wine & Spirits 91 point rating
Wine Spectator Wine Spectator 90 point ratingWine Spectator Wine Spectator 90 point rating
(19)
Wine Spectator Wine Spectator 90 point ratingWine Spectator Wine Spectator 90 point rating
(0)
1997
Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 93 point ratingWine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 93 point rating
International Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 88 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 88 point rating
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Item No. 99202 
red wine style:
Light & Fruity Smooth & Supple Earthy & Spicy Big & Bold
winemaker's notes:

#69 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009

The 2007 Catena Malbec shows a dark violet color with deep bluish – black tones. The nose offers ripe, concentrated dark fruit aromas with delicate floral notes and traces of vanilla and mocha. The mouthfeel is rich and lush, with concentrated black cherry and red currant fruit flavors layered with sweet spices, tobacco and a touch of leather. The finish presents soft, supple tannins with bright, crisp acidity and a flinty minerality which gives the wine exceptional length.

alcohol by volume: 14.0%
critical acclaim:

"A sleek, polished style, with alluring mocha and raspberry ganache notes, backed by dark plum, hoisin sauce and graphite flavors. This has serious weight, but stays focused and driven. Drink now through 2011."

91 Points

Wine Spectator

"The purple-colored 2007 Catena Malbec spent 12 months in 35% new French and American oak. The nose reveals balsam wood, vanilla, mocha, cassis, and black cherry. Plush on the palate, this medium-bodied Malbec has layered, spicy flavors, with a touch of tobacco and leather making an appearance. Balanced and lengthy, it will evolve for 2-3 years and offer prime drinking from 2011 to 2019. "

91 Points

The Wine Advocate

user reviews:
The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.
Topher - Saint Louis, MO (read all my reviews)
rating (9/29/2010):
I bought this bottle on the advice of a friend in the trade. I purchased it as a reward for completing a final exam and didn't take the time to decant it properly. So the first glass was slightly tart with a strong bite, which took me some time to drink. Meanwhile the rest of the bottle, given time to breath, developed the most delicious and well rounded taste. With every subsequent glass I fell more in love with this bottle, each taste reminded me of falling into a different candy lake in a Willy Wonka movie with flavors of berries, chocolate, and floral notes (complete with jazz hands and Oompa Loompas). I will be gifting this bottle to many of my friends this holiday, it’s definitely worth spreading the word! P.S. Purple Teeth!! But it was well worth it!!
rating (9/17/2011):

I have had this wine several times and, it always seems to deliver. Catena has a spicy start, medium tannin with a smooth middle, and long finish. This wine has taste notes that will soften, and would be great over the next 5-10 years.
Scott Nightengale - Colorado Springs, CO (read all my reviews)
rating (7/22/2011):
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