2015 Bodega Catena Zapata Cabernet Franc San Carlos

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 89.2 points

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  9/19/2019 - hitechnomad Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Very good value.

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  7/9/2019 - beatles wrote: 91 Points

  This is really something; vertical, cool, dry, chalky, well structured. Impressive, will be interesting to see how this develops. 91+

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  6/29/2019 - hitechnomad Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Surprisingly subtle, delicate. An excellent cab franc.

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  2/20/2019 - WineTally Likes this wine:

  100% Cabernet Franc
  from San Carlos vineyards at 1090 m with sandy loam soil and mountain climate.
  3-day cold maceration; 20 days fermentation plus 10 days further maceration.
  Aged 12 months in 100% French oak (35% new).
  13% Abv.
  Proprietors: Nicolas Catena Zapata (3rd generation), Laura Catena (4th generation)
  
  A(ccuray)=2: Med ruby/crimson. Fresh, pure varietal.
  B(alance)=3: Modulated components in harmony.
  C(omplexity)=2: Red berries, spice and herbs.
  D(epth)=1: Vibrant mouthfeel. Average length and finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1]= 8/10
  
  Excellent sample for distinguishing Cab Franc from Cab Sauvignon and Merlot.
  
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  7/19/2018 - df1962 wrote: 88 Points

  PnD 1/2 bottle let air for 90 mins.
  
  Clear medium ruby.
  
  Clean on the nose. Medium intensity. Plum red currant blueberry raspberry touch if sage tobacco and toast. Still developing.
  
  Dry. Medium acidity. Medium tannin. Medium alcohol. Medium body. Medium intensity with flavours of plum cherry red currant blueberry sage tobacco and toast.
  
  Drink now and over the next five years.
  
  Medium finish. Good. Had more depth and complexity with previous vintages. Interesting but not a re-buy for the price.

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