Bodega Catena Zapata
Alamos Mendoza Chardonnay
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Warm climate, oaked, MLF, but none of these are overbearing. Light yellow green. Lively mineral and green pineapple nose when cold, more banana and tropical blossoms as it warms. Smooth, just a touch oily, nice fresh acidity, admirably long tart finish of green bananas. No astringency whatsoever. The body might be a bit weak, but it makes up for it with a solid aftertaste. I find this Chardonnay's balance of tropical flavors with refreshing greenness to be highly winsome! I'd buy again for sure.
Warm climate, oaked, MLF, but none of these are overbearing. Light yellow green. Lively mineral and green pineapple nose when cold, more banana and tropical blossoms as it warms. Smooth, just a touch oily, nice fresh acidity, admirably long tart finish of green bananas. No astringency whatsoever. The body might be a bit weak, but it makes up for it with a solid aftertaste. I find this Chardonnay's balance of tropical flavors with refreshing greenness to be highly winsome! I'd buy again for sure.
Mar 26th, 2016
Simply refreshing with big juicy stone fruit flavors and a nice mineral finish. Would have liked more body.
Simply refreshing with big juicy stone fruit flavors and a nice mineral finish. Would have liked more body.
Mar 8th, 2016
Bad pairing! Bourbon grilled chicken fought with this wine. On it's own, I enjoyed it very much. Buttery with some background wood flavor and vanilla. Benefitted from aeration.
Bad pairing! Bourbon grilled chicken fought with this wine. On it's own, I enjoyed it very much. Buttery with some background wood flavor and vanilla. Benefitted from aeration.
Feb 12th, 2015A little acidic and not oaky at all.
A little acidic and not oaky at all.
Dec 20th, 2014
Fruity and juicy. Love it. :-)
Fruity and juicy. Love it. :-)
Jul 25th, 2014
Alex did not enjoy, Richie lukewarm
Alex did not enjoy, Richie lukewarm
Jun 17th, 2014