Catena Zapata Adrianna Chardonnay White Stones 2023 750 ML
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100 pts Wilfred Wong "2023 Catena Zapata White Bones Chardonnay, Mendoza, Adrianna Vineyard Vino de Parcela — From the high-altitude Adrianna Vineyard, this Chardonnay speaks in clarity and tension, showing a medium straw color and opening with a beautiful interplay of mineral and white peach aromatics. On the palate, there’s that signature “crunch”—vibrant, energetic, and precise—driven by excellent acidity, as crisp white peach and stony mineral notes glide seamlessly into a long, lively finish that feels both lifted and grounded. A wine of purity and quiet power, it pairs beautifully with Patagonian scallops a la plancha, simply prepared with lemon and olive oil, letting the ocean’s freshness mirror the wine’s precision. (Tasted: March 8, 2026, San Francisco, CA)" 96 pts Wine Enthusiast "This is a beautifully balanced Malbec, with an elegant character and polished tannins. Floral aromas are followed by soft notes of leather and berries. The palate is very expressive, offering layers of blackberries, raspberries, cassis, licorice and jarilla. It has a silky texture and features optimal acidity, suggesting it will age gracefully. Drink now through 2035 and beyond."
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"This shows characteristic aromas of green ginger, stone fruit, herbs and stony austerity. The palate is austere, almost severe, focused entirely on chalky texture and tension. Sourced from a section of vineyard with granite boulders covered in calcium carbonate. Pressed once with whole bunches, then aged in 500-liter barrels and 30% in tanks. It develops flor during aging, adding further complexity. Drink or hold."