CATENA ALTA CHARDONNAY - 1999

13.7% alcohol from Mendoza, Argentina

TASTING NOTES:

Golden color like a Sauternes. Butter and oak on the nose with flavors of citrus, pear, piña colada, honey and caramel apple on the finish. Somewhat oily mouthfeel yet soft with good acidity.

SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:

91 PTS

Elegant and structured with good complexity. A step up from the Catena Chardonnay, this wine packs more of a punch on both the aromatics and flavor profile. Retails for around $30 a bottle.