Sweet spices from the 30 percent new oak lead the nose with the vinous palate backfilling with black currants and black plums
followed by ripe fruit on the palate and apricot of the finish
with a large proportion of whole berries and raised exclusively in foudre from Burgundy and Austria
The finish is crisp and dry
A fine Pinot gris with grapefruit and lime with sherbert like acidity
Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard Malbec 2021 domaine-saint-damien Sweet spices from the 30Limited to just 24 bottles! Grab yours while supplies last! 97 POINTS Vinous, Joaquin Hidalgo " The 2021 Malbec Nicasia Vineyard originates from a small plot nestled within Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley. It was aged up to 16 months in concrete vats and foudres and boasts a deep purple color. The complex nose unveils layers of crushed plums, blueberries, herbs, curry, lavender and graphite. Initially dry and plush, the palate transitions into a taut,