Bodega Catena Zapata, Catena Adrianna Vineyard “River”, 2019 Peller Family Estates which is so characteristic of

which is so characteristic of the variety

pale pink colour does not quite prepare you for the explosion of personality on the nose

spice and plum hinting at the mix of dark fruits and chocolate lurking on the rich structured palate

easygoing and fun Chardonnay

with lemon pulp and a hint of residual sugar

Bodega Catena Zapata, Catena Adrianna Vineyard “River”, 2019 Peller Family Estates which is so characteristic ofThis is an exceptional vintage for this bottling, coming from a very stony part of the large Adrianna vineyard in Gualtallary, close to the dry river. It is the equivalent of the White Stones white, with a northern exposure, the warmest exposure, which works well in cooler years like 2020. The wine has harmony and subtlety, hinting at violets and wet stones. The tannins are abundant but very fine and ripe with a chalky feel on the finish. This wine