No way! The professional critics are wrong again? Unless this wine makes a late comeback in the 4th quarter this is one of the most overpriced, boring wines I have tasted in a long time. Now I have seen massive improvements before so hopefully this post become more positive. For now $79 down the drain.
- 2020 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Nicasia Vineyard – Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco, Altamira (3/27/2025)
Day 1: Little tight on day 1 and with this great wines why anyone rates them on day 1 is beyond comprehension. Blueberries, floral, spice, earth, dust and minerals. Not ready to give this a score.
Day 2: Well, this wine is for sure disappointing and really not showing much of an improvement. Coffee beans, blackberries, menthol, spice, earth, dust and minerals. A little heat as well. A very gritty wine and in a blind tasting would not show well if one did not know the name. 85 points (85 points) - Suckling 97, WA 96, Vinous 96, WE 94
Thanks for the notes.