September Releases

2020 Nicolás Catena Zapata, Mendoza Dry | Red | Still | 13.9%

Nicolas Catena is the celebrated pioneer of winemaking in Argentina, and this celebrated flagship wine has all the hallmarks of a great Argentinian red. This year it is 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc and 21% Malbec. It's the first time ever that Franc is greater than Malbec, to compensate the warm and dry conditions. With pure blue and black fruit, layers of spice, lifted floral notes and subtle earthy notes, it's bright and aromatic, showing a deft balance of cool, chalky influence and vibrant fruit.

Ready: 2023 - 2044

2020 Catena Zapata Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec, Tupungato Dry | Red | Still

The Adrianna Vineyard is considered the Grand Cru site of South America, high in the Andes with soils full of limestone and gravel. This wine shows that combination of cool conditions and masses of intense sunshine, and in the warmth of 2020 is on the richer side. There's plenty of black plum, damson and blueberry fruit, with chalky layers, fresh mint, and vanilla spice. They achieved only tiny yields this year, and only 5,700 bottles were made.

Ready: 2023 - 2045