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Alamos Malbec 2022-Red Wine-World Wine
Alamos Malbec 2022
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James Suckling – A medium-bodied red with firm tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Really intense and flavorful. Lovely balance and finesse. One of the best deals out there.

$24.16
La Boca Malbec-Red Wine-World Wine
La Boca Malbec
$20.83
Catena Zapata Argentino Vineyard Malbec 2020-Red Wine-World Wine
Catena Zapata Argentino Vineyard Malbec 2020
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James Suckling – 98 Points - "Perfumed and seductive nose of purple plums, blueberries, dried roses, violets, lemon zest, chocolate, truffles and cigar box. It’s full-bodied, yet so elegant and weightless. Seamless, finely knit tannins. Beautiful, lengthy finish." James Suckling

$166.99
Catena High Mountain Vines Malbec 2021-Red Wine-World Wine
Catena High Mountain Vines Malbec 2021
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Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – The excellent and floral 2019 Catena Malbec shows the typicity of the grape, violets and red berries, and the freshness of the year. It has the textbook aromas and a soft and velvety mouthfeel, with very fine grainy tannins. Drink 2021-2024 (Luis Gutiérrez)

$34.99
Finca Las Moras Reserva Malbec 2021 (12 bottle case)-Red Wine-World Wine
Finca Las Moras Reserva Malbec 2021 (12 bottle case)
$284.89
Finca Las Moras Malbec (Screwcap) 2020 (12 bottle case)-Red Wine-World Wine
Finca Las Moras Malbec (Screwcap) 2020 (12 bottle case)
$205.09
Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard Malbec 2019-Red Wine-World Wine
Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard Malbec 2019
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Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – 97 Points - "The 2019 Malbec Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard comes from a vineyard planted in Altamira in 1996 at 1,095 meters above sea level with an old massale selection. It has contained ripeness and 13.7% alcohol from a cooler year in a warmer place. It’s a classical Malbec, balanced and elegant but also powerful with fine tannins. It finishes with violets and spice. It’s a Malbec with spicy oak." Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate.

$130.99
Alamos Torrontes 2022-White Wine-World Wine
Alamos Torrontes 2022
$24.16
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard ‘River Stones’ Malbec 2019-Red Wine-World Wine
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard ‘River Stones’ Malbec 2019
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James Suckling – "So bright and aromatic with flowers and blackberries, as well as some black olives. Full-bodied with lots of tannins, yet they are so fine and integrated and spread across the palate. This is all whole-cluster fermentation and 18 months in large oak casks." (James Suckling)

$294.34
Fat Bastard Malbec 2021-Red Wine-World Wine
Fat Bastard Malbec 2021
$16.99
Catena Alta Chardonnay 2020-White Wine-World Wine
Catena Alta Chardonnay 2020
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Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – 92 Points - "The creamy and mellow 2020 Catena Alta Chardonnay comes from a warmer year, and the wine shows it. It still has moderate alcohol (13.6%) and ripeness and keeps the balance and poise, but the oak is a little more noticeable than in the 2021 I tasted next to it." Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate

$75.57
Angélica Zapata Malbec Alta 2018-Red Wine-World Wine
Angélica Zapata Malbec Alta 2018
$59.99
Catena Chardonnay High Mountain Vines 2021-White Wine-World Wine
Catena Chardonnay High Mountain Vines 2021
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Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – 90 Points - "The 2021 Catena Chardonnay is vibrant and harmonious, with great balance and freshness, varietal with elegant and shy aromas of white flowers and a long, dry finish with purity of flavors, unnoticeable oak and very good overall balance." Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate.

$35.89
Finca Las Moras Cabernet Sauvignon (Screwcap) 2018 (12 bottle case)-Red Wine-World Wine
Finca Las Moras Cabernet Sauvignon (Screwcap) 2018 (12 bottle case)
$193.80
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay 2020 (750ml))-White Wine-World Wine
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay 2020 (750ml))
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James Suckling – 99 Points - "Fascinating nose of white lavender, lemon, pineapple, green apple, thyme, rosemary, sourdough, almond and oyster shell. It’s medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and a tense, spicy palate. So much flavor and fragrance. Incredibly expressive, with evolving layers of fresh fruit, spices, flowers and herbs." James Suckling, 99 Points

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Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – 99 Points - "The nose of the 2020 White Bones Chardonnay is an explosion of thyme and rockrose, aromatic, open, expressive, outspoken, showy and exuberant. It also has notes of white flowers and citrus, pine needles and incense, continuously developing new layers, curry, something smoky, more and more aromatic herbs, nuanced, complex and with a magnetic attraction that makes you go back to the glass over and over again. This was harvested all at the same time, whereas it was sometimes harvested over four different moments in the past; so this is a bit different and an extraordinary year for this wine, transcending the conditions of the year, with lower alcohol and pH (12.5% and 3.1) than the 2021, despite coming from a warmer year. This is very tasty and long, stony (more than White Stones!) and very persistent." Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, 99 Points

$189.99
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard 'Mundus Bacillus Terrae' Malbec 2019-Red Wine-World Wine
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard 'Mundus Bacillus Terrae' Malbec 2019
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Decanter – One of the most exciting wines of the September Releases, and one that captures the progress and interest around terroir in the Argentinian wine scene right now. This is set at 1,500m elevation, on limestone dominant soils, and it immediately sets itself apart by its soaring aromatics that give nuance and depth, with seductively curling peony and raspberry leaf. Powerful and full of character, somehow translates the idea of minerality that is so argued over in wine - here you feel it in the slightly chalky tannins, the pulses of electricity, and dried herb and fennel studding to the fresh raspberry and red cherry fruits. So good. Ungrafted vines, Fernando Buscema winemaker." 100 points, Jane Anson

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Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – "The sleek and elegant 2019 Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae is now certified organic (since 2018) and comes from vines planted in 1992 at 1,390 meters above sea level in Gualtallary on alluvial limestone soils. Seventy-five percent of the volume fermented in concrete vats with 50% full clusters, and the remaining 25% fermented in oak foudres. But instead of fermenting the grapes, they only fermented the juice (like it's usually done for white wines), to give the wine more elegance and lightness. I was listening to a record from a new band, Generation Radio, with musicians from Journey and Chicago, and the music had a similar profile to the wine: sleek, elegant, polished, nicely crafted, clean and harmonious, easy to listen to (and drink) with a soft side to it. The wine has ripeness (14% alcohol) but also the high acidity from the high-altitude vineyards that makes it very lively, beautifully textured, balanced and elegant. Beautiful. 5,400 bottles were filled in November 2020." 98 points, Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate

$561.78
Catena Zapata Nicolas Red Blend 2019-Red Wine-World Wine
Catena Zapata Nicolas Red Blend 2019
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James Suckling – "This has a complex nose of baked blackberries, grilled plums, dried earth, moss, pine cones, sandalwood, charcoal and cloves. It’s medium-bodied with firm, tightly knit tannins. Wow. So much going on. Layered, seamless and silky. Incredible length. Keeps going. 42% cabernet sauvignon, 30% malbec and 28% cabernet franc. Try this from 2024." 98 points, James Suckling

$208.25
Catena Zapata Angelic Zapata Chardonnay Alta 2019-White Wine-World Wine
Catena Zapata Angelic Zapata Chardonnay Alta 2019
$59.99
Catena Zapata 100 Point Collection (3 Bottle Case)-Red Wine-World WineCatena Zapata 100 Point Collection (3 Bottle Case)-Red Wine-World Wine
Catena Zapata 100 Point Collection (3 Bottle Case)
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James Suckling – Review of Catena White Bones Chardonnay 2018 - "This is really exuberant at this stage with fantastic aromas of honeysuckle, salt, chalk and dried apples and pears. Full body. Dense, vivid fruit with a linear frame of wonderful, energetic acidity. The energy and length just goes on for minutes. Soulful white. Argentina’s answer to Montrachet. Stares you straight in the eyes." + Review of Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard River Stones Malbec 2017 - "Incredible aromas of blackberries, hot stones, wet earth and flowers. Full-bodied, it floats across the palate with ultra-fine tannins that melt into the wine. Superb, long finish of subtle fruit and terroir-defined subtleties."

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Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – Review of the Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard River Stones Malbec 2016 - "It shows detailed and nuanced, with subtle aromas of violets, spices, tobacco and wet chalk. It has a velvety texture with ultra refined, fine-grained tannins. It is precise in the acidity and on the palate, with the textbook chalky tannins and a sapid, almost salty finish. This is serious, austere, mineral, long, compact, harmonious and concentrated, yet it feels light and has that somewhat contradictory powerful elegance. This has to be the best wine ever produced at Catena."

$1,613.08
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay 2020 (1.5L Magnum)-White Wine-World Wine
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay 2020 (1.5L Magnum)
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James Suckling – "Fascinating nose of white lavender, lemon, pineapple, green apple, thyme, rosemary, sourdough, almond and oyster shell. It’s medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and a tense, spicy palate. So much flavor and fragrance. Incredibly expressive, with evolving layers of fresh fruit, spices, flowers and herbs."

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Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – "The nose of the 2020 White Bones Chardonnay is an explosion of thyme and rockrose, aromatic, open, expressive, outspoken, showy and exuberant. It also has notes of white flowers and citrus, pine needles and incense, continuously developing new layers, curry, something smoky, more and more aromatic herbs, nuanced, complex and with a magnetic attraction that makes you go back to the glass over and over again. This was harvested all at the same time, whereas it was sometimes harvested over four different moments in the past; so this is a bit different and an extraordinary year for this wine, transcending the conditions of the year, with lower alcohol and pH (12.5% and 3.1) than the 2021, despite coming from a warmer year. This is very tasty and long, stony (more than White Stones!) and very persistent." Luis Gutiérrez

$413.99
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay 2020 (1.5L Magnum)-White Wine-World Wine
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay 2020 (1.5L Magnum)
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James Suckling – Lemon zest, pineapple, white pepper, cloves, jasmine, crushed stones and chalk on the nose. Medium-bodied, focused and phenolic. Very fine, mineral and tight with persistent energy and vivid acidity. Creamy, with salted-almond notes at the end. Drink from 2023.

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Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – I had the opportunity to taste two vintages (2020 and 2021) of the top whites side by side and could see the differences of the two years quite clearly, as the wines express the natural conditions of the year quite faithfully. The 2020 White Stones Chardonnay is riper than the other three wines; it's a very good wine, but it shows the warmer year with a rounder mouthfeel, faintly creamy, still a little closed in the nose, which slowly reveals yellow fruit and some spice. The palate is quite gentle, with 13% alcohol and very good balance. Best after 2023.

$413.99
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay 2020 (750ml)-White Wine-World Wine
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay 2020 (750ml)
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James Suckling – Lemon zest, pineapple, white pepper, cloves, jasmine, crushed stones and chalk on the nose. Medium-bodied, focused and phenolic. Very fine, mineral and tight with persistent energy and vivid acidity. Creamy, with salted-almond notes at the end. Drink from 2023.

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Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – I had the opportunity to taste two vintages (2020 and 2021) of the top whites side by side and could see the differences of the two years quite clearly, as the wines express the natural conditions of the year quite faithfully. The 2020 White Stones Chardonnay is riper than the other three wines; it's a very good wine, but it shows the warmer year with a rounder mouthfeel, faintly creamy, still a little closed in the nose, which slowly reveals yellow fruit and some spice. The palate is quite gentle, with 13% alcohol and very good balance. Best after 2023.

$189.99
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay 2019-White Wine-World Wine
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay 2019
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James Suckling – A very fresh, bright white with sliced apple, pear and light cream. Full-bodied with a very pretty texture. Mineral, chalk and lightly salty mineral undertones. Intense finish. Really takes off.

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Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – The amazing 2019 White Stones Chardonnay comes from a select group of 27 rows planted on lot I of the Adriana Vineyard, and the composition of those rows is soil with white oval stones covered by gravel. The Adriana Vineyard is planted at an altitude of almost 1,500 meters above sea level, in the district of Gualtallary in Tupungato. The stony soil prevents deep root growth, providing optimum drainage. This soil, which is very poor in organic matter, contributes to the vines' permanent stress conditions. The cool nights allow for very slow ripening, optimal acid retention and low yields. This is always a more austere wine than the White Bones, more mineral and restrained, less aromatic, with great balance, a little higher in alcohol and with very good acidity, rounder and more Meursault than Chablis but still with citrus freshness and pungent flavors and always some spice (curry) because of the aging in barrel with flor. This year, the two whites show a more marked personality, possibly aided by the style of the cooler year but also because the winery has a better understanding of the places. It's still very young and undeveloped; it's drinkable now, but with more time in bottle, it should develop greater complexity. Now the finish shows acidity and salt, which make it very vibrant. 6,600 bottles were filled in May 2020.

$189.99
El Payador Malbec (6 Bottle Case)-Red Wine-World Wine
El Payador Malbec (6 Bottle Case)
$125.40
Nestled between the Andes and the Atlantic Ocean, Argentina's diverse climates and topographies have fostered a winemaking culture that's both dynamic and historic. The country's wine regions span vast landscapes, from the sun-drenched foothills of Mendoza to the cooler, high-altitude vineyards of Salta. The result? A mosaic of wines that cater to every palate. Malbec might reign supreme, but Argentina also introduces wine lovers to a plethora of lesser-known varietals, each narrating its own story of the land and the people who cultivate it. Engage with the country's Spanish and indigenous roots, its innovative wine techniques, and its commitment to producing both robust and delicate wines that reflect the soul of its terroir. Argentina, in every glass, offers a rich tapestry of flavors, history, and passion.
Wines from Argentina are special because of a unique blend of geographical, climatic, and historical factors. Nestled along the Andes mountains, Argentina's wine regions boast altitudes that are among the highest in the world, leading to cool evenings that offset the warm days. This diurnal temperature variation ensures that the grapes mature slowly, concentrating the flavors while preserving natural acidity. The snowmelt from the Andes provides a pure source of irrigation, and the arid climate keeps pests at bay, allowing for organic and sustainable farming practices. Furthermore, Argentina's wine heritage, influenced by Spanish, Italian, and French immigrants, has led to a fusion of traditional European techniques with local innovations. All these factors culminate in wines that are fruit-forward, vibrant, and incredibly distinct.
Argentina is globally renowned for its Malbec, a grape variety that has become almost synonymous with the country. Originating from France, Malbec found its true expression in the Argentine terroir, producing wines with deep color, plush fruit flavors, and velvety tannins. Apart from Malbec, Torrontés is another popular indigenous variety, known for its aromatic and floral white wines. Argentina also excels in producing Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Bonarda, which are gaining international recognition for their quality and character.
For those venturing into the realm of Argentine wines, starting with the country's flagship wine, Malbec, is a must. Specifically, a Malbec from Mendoza, which encapsulates the essence of Argentine winemaking. Next, one should indulge in a Torrontés from Salta, a white wine bursting with floral aromas and crisp acidity. To get a sense of the diversity of Argentina's wine landscape, a Patagonian Pinot Noir and a Bonarda from San Juan are excellent choices. These wines offer a glimpse into the vast array of terroirs and the versatility of Argentine winemaking.
Determining the "best" wines from Argentina can be subjective, given the wide range of excellent choices. However, certain wines consistently receive accolades and admiration. Many of Argentina's best wines come from high-altitude regions like Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo in Mendoza. Premium Malbecs from these areas, often aged in oak, offer complexity, depth, and longevity. Argentina's luxury blends, which might combine Malbec with Cabernet Sauvignon or Petit Verdot, showcase the art of blending and the richness of the country's terroir. For those seeking the pinnacle of Argentine white wines, aged Torrontés or Chardonnay from cooler regions present opulence and elegance in every sip.