Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Angelica Zapata Chardonnay 2021 – Mendoza, Argentina 🇦🇷

Overview
Crafted from 100% Chardonnay sourced primarily from high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza, this wine showcases Catena Zapata’s philosophy of combining mountain freshness with Burgundian precision. Beautifully balanced and remarkably age-worthy, it demonstrates why Argentina deserves a place among the world’s finest Chardonnay producers.

Aromas & Flavors
Lemon curd, white peach, ripe pear, Meyer lemon, crisp apple, and citrus blossom unfold alongside subtle notes of hazelnut, vanilla, and delicate mineral undertones. Every layer feels focused, energetic, and seamlessly integrated.

Mouthfeel
The defining feature is its remarkable equilibrium. Vibrant acidity meets a creamy, refined texture, creating a striking sense of precision, tension, and length. Rich without excess, fresh without sharpness, finishing with exceptional clarity and persistence.

Food Pairings
Butter-poached lobster, grilled halibut, roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto, scallops, or aged Gruyère.

Verdict
A world-class New World Chardonnay that effortlessly balances richness, freshness, and finesse. Complex enough for the cellar yet irresistible in its youth, it rivals many top-tier Chardonnays from far more celebrated regions.

Did You Know?
The Angelica Zapata range is named after Nicolás Catena Zapata’s mother and is sourced from some of the estate’s highest-elevation vineyards, where cool mountain nights preserve acidity and allow the wines to develop remarkable aging potential.

🍷 Personal Pick
Without hesitation, this has become my favorite Chardonnay from the Southern Hemisphere. The balance between acidity, texture, precision, and tension is simply captivating. It’s one of those rare bottles that makes you want to pour another glass before you’ve finished the first. An outstanding Chardonnay that has unquestionably earned a permanent place in my cellar. — 8 hours ago

Martijn

9.2

Superdry with tons of lime and orangepeel bitter. Fantastic nose too. — 2 months ago

Michael Burke

10

Tasty - good for steak — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2024 vintage. Last tasted 9.3.25 (9.3). Still a fave CA white-especially for the price. A touch of class. 3.12.26. — 4 months ago

Namanjaba Mabwa

9.3

Wonderful, delicious and smooth without the big spice or bite. Enjoy fire side with a loved one!
— 4 months ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Deep purple in color with a reddish rim.

Nose of blueberries, black currants, cooked plums, light oak, dark chocolates, peppercorn, herbs, bell peppers, earth, tobacco leaf and black tea.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, currants, light oak, vegetables, chocolates, tobacco, bell pepper, herbs and peppercorn.

Nice length on the finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a young Cabernet Franc from Mendoza. Rich and extracted with lots of earth and vegetable notes.

Needs 5 years in the bottle to mature, but already drinking nicely. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Complex and interesting enough to drink by itself. A good food wine too, that will pair nicely with lamb dishes.

100% Cabernet Franc grapes were aged for 18 months in (50% new) French Oak barrels.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — 5 months ago

Sagee Aran

9.1

They know how to make wine, also for the mass production. Solid crimson color, good nose of fruits, balanced palate. Makes you happy. — a month ago

Alf Aguirre

9.0

Me encantó súper suave al paladar muy delicado, recomendadisimo — a month ago

Stephen Fitzpatrick

9.1

2022 vintage. Dark Ruby in color, powerful floral aromas on the nose, smooth notes of plum and blackberry, not chewy but a perfect viscosity for this heavy Malbec/Cab blend; ideal blend, 64% Malbec and 36% Cabernet, makes for the perfect amount of spice and smoke. — a month ago

Kerri

8.9

Medium bodied, fruity, enjoyed it — 2 months ago

Jeremy.Buss

9.1

Light cherries and some dark berries. Lighter color and wonderful blend. — 3 months ago

Amanda B.

9.2

Delicious, deep red, full body, spicy finish. — 4 months ago

Irina Georgieva

9.4

Fruity and well-balanced — 5 months ago

Donald Williams

9.3

Aged nicely — 25 days ago

with Bonnie

Marcy R

9.6

Great every day affordable wine — a month ago

Marcy R

9.8

Get this - dinner BA — a month ago

Kathy Westerhoff

10

Bottle from Capital Grille in KC before the Blue Man Group - long finish, smooth an delicious!! — 2 months ago

with Chris

Carlos Ferreira

9.0

Ricos aromas luego de aireado — 3 months ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.3

Crazy Chardonnay...never had anything like this before. Insane herbal notes and minerality for days! — 4 months ago

Sagee Aran

9.2

An amazing VfM. Extremely smooth texture, full of balanced fruits. — 6 months ago