Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard 'River' Malbec 2019 3L Monthelie Premier Cru plum and black cherry

plum and black cherry

mineral notes and unique charm

It has hints of white fruit and aromatic herbs

The blueberry and blackberry aromas are certainly attractive here

mint and orang peel emerge

Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard 'River' Malbec 2019 3L Monthelie Premier Cru plum and black cherryThe old River Stones has seen its name simplified to 2019 Adrianna Vineyard River. This is an exceptional vintage for this bottling, from a very stony part of the large Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary, close to the dry river. It's the equivalent to the White Stones white, with a north facing exposure, the warmer exposure, which in cooler years like 2019 works nicely. The wine has harmony and subtleness, insinuating violets and wet stones, with a rare