{"product_id":"2021-catena-zapata-river-adrianna-vineyard-malbec-mendoza","title":"2021 Catena Zapata \"River - Adrianna Vineyard\" Malbec Mendoza","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated--color stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_af4e02f10c241d08\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/b\u003e A perfectly seared, dry-aged bone-in ribeye slathered in herb-truffle butter, a traditional Argentine \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"114\"\u003easado\u003c\/i\u003e featuring slow-grilled lamb or short ribs over an open wood flame, wild boar ragù over thick pappardelle, or roasted venison loin with a savory blackberry-juniper reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_bdc9cf10828701a8-49\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGood for:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-70 citation-end-70\"\u003e Dropping a flawless, 100-point crown jewel into your cellar to age gracefully over the next two to three decades, completely rewiring the brain of an Old World purist who dismisses Malbec as a simple fruit bomb, or marking a monumental life milestone with South America’s undisputed \"Grand Cru\" equivalent.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\" id=\"p-rc_bdc9cf10828701a8-50\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-69\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-69\"\u003eI am from:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-69 citation-end-69\"\u003e Gualtallary, Tupungato Alto, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina (Sourced from the hyper-specific, 2.6-hectare \"River\" parcel within the legendary Adrianna Vineyard, perched at an extreme altitude of nearly 4,500 feet).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_bdc9cf10828701a8-51\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Story:\u003c\/b\u003e In the early 1990s, when Nicolás Catena Zapata set out to plant vines in the high-altitude frontier of Gualtallary, the local winemaking establishment thought he had completely lost his mind. Traditional wisdom dictated that at 4,500 feet above sea level in the Andean foothills, the freezing mountain air would prevent grapes from ever ripening. \u003cspan class=\"citation-68\"\u003eNicolás, alongside his brilliant daughter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"400\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-68\"\u003eDr. Laura Catena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-68 citation-end-68\"\u003e, ignored the skeptics, betting everything on the extreme alpine sunlight and intense diurnal temperature swings.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Today, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"541\"\u003eAdrianna Vineyard\u003c\/b\u003e stands as the most extensively studied vineyard on the planet, widely recognized for yielding the most profoundly complex, structurally majestic wines in the Southern Hemisphere. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_bdc9cf10828701a8-52\"\u003eThe pinnacle of this estate is the hyper-limited \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003e\"River\"\u003c\/b\u003e bottling (frequently referred to as \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eRiver Stones\u003c\/i\u003e). This tiny parcel sits directly inside a prehistoric, dried-out riverbed. \u003cspan class=\"citation-67 citation-end-67\"\u003eThe topsoil here is virtually non-existent, replaced entirely by a dense matrix of smooth, oval alluvial stones that are heavily encrusted with white calcium carbonate (limestone).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-66 citation-end-66\"\u003eThis unusual terroir provides flawless drainage and behaves like a natural climate regulator, absorbing heat during the sunny days and radiating it back to protect the vines during icy mountain nights.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_bdc9cf10828701a8-53\"\u003eTo honor the historically cool, pristine \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003e2021 vintage\u003c\/b\u003e, legendary winemaker \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003eAlejandro Vigil\u003c\/b\u003e threw out the standard heavy-extraction playbook. \u003cspan class=\"citation-65\"\u003eInstead of smothering the fruit in new, toasty oak barrels, he fermented the whole grape clusters in raw concrete vats and aged the juice peacefully in massive, neutral 2,000-liter oak \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"326\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-65\"\u003efoudres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-65 citation-end-65\"\u003e and stainless steel.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-64 citation-end-64\"\u003eThe result is a radically fresh, mineral-driven masterpiece that captured a perfect 100-point score, proving that Malbec can achieve an ethereal, mountain-grown majesty that rivals the finest collector wines of the world.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_bdc9cf10828701a8-54\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy You'll Love Me:\u003c\/b\u003e It is an absolute force of nature—aerial, remarkably elegant, and deeply intellectual, executing a breathtaking high-wire act between immense concentration and weightless, crystalline freshness. Now hitting its five-year milestone, this 2021 vintage is showing spectacular, tightly coiled harmony. In the glass, it pours a brilliant, translucent purple-ruby with a vibrant sheen. The nose completely redefines the grape, stepping away from simple plum jam to reveal a spectacular, savory aromatic tapestry of fresh sage, wild thyme, and lavender, seamlessly interwoven with rosehips, crushed wild black cherries, and a profound, smoky limestone undercurrent. On the palate, it hits with a strikingly lean, focused, and athletic frame that draws immediate comparisons to elite Pinot Noir or Northern Rhône Syrah. Thanks to the calcium-rich river stones, it boasts an electric, mouthwatering beam of natural acidity and ultra-fine, chalky tannins. \u003cspan class=\"citation-63 citation-end-63\"\u003eLayers of crunchy red fruits and dark berries glide effortlessly across the tongue before pulling into a beautifully dry, endlessly long finish defined by a lingering, graphite mineral crunch.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MS Walker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50683579990081,"sku":"vzl1792018107843","price":169.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/4236\/2433\/files\/2021-catena-zapata-river---adrianna-vineyard-malbec-mendoza_1.png?v=1792018112","url":"https:\/\/overdoorhangfit.shop\/products\/2021-catena-zapata-river-adrianna-vineyard-malbec-mendoza","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}