Pepe Mendoza
Finca Decero
Remolinos Vineyard Malbec 2015
Meaty (charcuterie) savory notes like olive, good acidity — 3 months ago
Achával-Ferrer
Quimera Mendoza Malbec Blend 2021
This Malbec dominant Bordeaux blend from Mendoza, Argentina offers a full body with notes of black pepper, plum, and blackberry. It has smooth, developed tannins with a medium finish. This wine paired beautifully with steak. — 3 months ago
Terrazas de Los Andes
Reserva Mendoza Malbec 2023
Deep Ruby color with aromas of dark red fruits, spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with licorice, black pepper and toasty oak. Firm tannins, lively acidity, medium finish ending with fruit, oak and savory spice. — 6 months ago
Viña Cobos
Felino Mendoza Malbec 2023
Very drinkable — 2 days ago
Doña Paula
Los Cardos Mendoza Malbec 2024
Definite repurchase. My cousin picked it out — a month ago
Bodega Catena Zapata
High Mountain Vines Mendoza Malbec 2023
Tasty - good for steak — 3 months ago
Bodega Catena Zapata
Catena Alta Historic Rows Malbec 2019
Fruity and well-balanced — 5 months ago
Trivento
Golden Reserve Luján de Cuyo Malbec 2022
Highly rated for a reason. It’s quite good. — 6 months ago
Tilia
Mendoza Malbec
Nice wine, good balance, red fruit in your face, and needs time to open and shine. — 6 days ago
Bodega Catena Zapata
High Mountain Vines Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Me encantó súper suave al paladar muy delicado, recomendadisimo — a month ago
Diseño
Old Vine Mendoza Malbec 2023
Nice easy Malbec. Had with Sarah with pizza — 5 months ago
Altos Las Hormigas
Clásico Mendoza Malbec 2021
Clear, medium ruby to purple in color; on the nose, it's clean with medium intensity primary and secondary aromas of blackberries, blueberries, and graphite; on the palate, it's dry with high acidity, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, and medium intensity primary and secondary flavors of red plum, sweet tabacco, and clay pots with a medium finish. This wine is simple, but balanced and complex. Overall, I rate this wine as good. — 6 months ago
Freddy R. Troya
Angelica Zapata Chardonnay 2021 – Mendoza, Argentina 🇦🇷
Overview
Crafted from 100% Chardonnay sourced primarily from high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza, this wine showcases Catena Zapata’s philosophy of combining mountain freshness with Burgundian precision. Beautifully balanced and remarkably age-worthy, it demonstrates why Argentina deserves a place among the world’s finest Chardonnay producers.
Aromas & Flavors
Lemon curd, white peach, ripe pear, Meyer lemon, crisp apple, and citrus blossom unfold alongside subtle notes of hazelnut, vanilla, and delicate mineral undertones. Every layer feels focused, energetic, and seamlessly integrated.
Mouthfeel
The defining feature is its remarkable equilibrium. Vibrant acidity meets a creamy, refined texture, creating a striking sense of precision, tension, and length. Rich without excess, fresh without sharpness, finishing with exceptional clarity and persistence.
Food Pairings
Butter-poached lobster, grilled halibut, roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto, scallops, or aged Gruyère.
Verdict
A world-class New World Chardonnay that effortlessly balances richness, freshness, and finesse. Complex enough for the cellar yet irresistible in its youth, it rivals many top-tier Chardonnays from far more celebrated regions.
Did You Know?
The Angelica Zapata range is named after Nicolás Catena Zapata’s mother and is sourced from some of the estate’s highest-elevation vineyards, where cool mountain nights preserve acidity and allow the wines to develop remarkable aging potential.
🍷 Personal Pick
Without hesitation, this has become my favorite Chardonnay from the Southern Hemisphere. The balance between acidity, texture, precision, and tension is simply captivating. It’s one of those rare bottles that makes you want to pour another glass before you’ve finished the first. An outstanding Chardonnay that has unquestionably earned a permanent place in my cellar. — 8 hours ago