Catena Zapata Adrianna White Bones Chardonnay (750ML)
From Gualtallary
| Vintage: | 2020 |
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| Description: | 99 Wa / 99 JS / 96 Vm / 17+ Jr. #2 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of Argentina 2022. #21 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2022. 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. Amazing juice! 5,760 bottles produced. --Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate. 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. Drink or hold.-James Suckling. The 2020 Chardonnay Adrianna Vineyard White Bones from Gualtallary was aged for 16 months in used barrels. Green in the glass. The complex nose presents notes of ginger initially followed by hints of mint, green apple and iodine. The aging process helps to bring out the grape's flavors. In the mouth, it's compact with a taut, saline flow, creamy feel and finish in which the flor leaves a dry, cleansing sensation. An enticing wine.-Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous Media. Pale lemon-green in colour. Stony and minerally. Lemon, green apple, subtle white pepper, water cracker and cream. Light-bodied, lean in texture, really refreshing acidity and light, well-integrated oak. Nicely done.-Samantha Cole-Johnson, JancisRobinson |
| Price: | $ 109.00 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Grand Vin Wine Merchants
| Address: |
1003 4th Avenue East Olympia, WA 98506 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 360-350-4896 |
First added to 1000 Corks on December 18, 2022.
