Catena Zapata, Malbec Vintage:2008 Still youthful

Still youthful

Some very clever tannin management here

elegantly toasty finish

There is good balance and I like the fine-grained tannins but the finish lacks a bit of depth

Long and penetrating

Catena Zapata, Malbec Vintage:2008 Still youthfulThe 2008 Malbec (priced just over the limit to qualify for the Value report), dark ruby red in color, it delivers an alluring bouquet of Asian spices, incense, lavender, and black cherry. Smooth textured, spicy, and easy to understand, this pleasure bent Malbec is an outstanding value for drinking over the next 4 6 years. Catena Zapatas newest releases continue the high standards established by this Bodega virtually from its onset, a tribute to