MALBEC
94 Bodega Catena Zapata 2017 Nicasia Vineyard Malbec (Paraje Altamira). Ripe and rich aromas of wild berry, cassis, cured meats and animal hide are smoky and slightly baked. The palate on this single-vineyard Malbec is chewy and deep, even a bit chunky. Sun-baked flavors of blackberry and cassis hint at raisin in front of a chocolaty finish with nicely toasted oak notes. Enjoy through 2027. MundoVino–Winebow. Editors’ Choice. —M.S.
abv: NA Price: $120
Smoky black plum, blueberry and blackberry aromas are fully ripe, almost a bit soft, with background notes of cardamom and fenugreek. On the palate, this Malbec from a dry year with small yields is creamy and full bodied. Max ripe flavors of cassis and black plum are oaky, meaty and finish mellow, with
