Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard 'River' Malbec 2019 3L Rudd Estate and a subtle earthiness

and a subtle earthiness

a delicious entry level wine that is meant to be enjoyed between friends

93 Pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

linearity and high-toned fruit of the Clare Valley

dry and delicious

Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard 'River' Malbec 2019 3L Rudd Estate and a subtle earthinessThe 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