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2005 Catena Malbec
Vineyard: Catena
Price: $16.79
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Varietal: Malbec
Style: Red
Region: Argentina > Mendoza
Other Vintages: 2010 2009 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1997
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
The 2005 Catena Malbec has a deep, dark violet color, with pronounced blackish-purple tones. The aromatic structure is full of ripe dark fruits, floral notes of violets and lavender, and touches of vanilla and spice. The palate begins with sweet black cherry fruits and has a generous texture. There are marked mineral notes as well as layers of chocolate and spicy black pepper. The finish is soft and sweet with ripe tannins and vibrant acidity. "Catena’s 2005 Malbec was sourced from four vineyard...
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  • International Wine Cellar
  • Wine Spectator
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for Argentina: 93 (average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>
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  • pmather
    Spicy. Ate with Ciwboy steak at Kres steakhouse in Orlando Florida. With fellows and Howard Weitz.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Drukket i Gjeddegaarden 23. marts 2008 med Lotte Fischer