Catena Lunlunta Old Vines Appellation Malbec 2017

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Linda Mertes WSET 2 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A good-valued Malbec from Argentina, with a geography lesson on the label! Medium-bodied with dark berry aromas andcontinuing with strong, almost jammy on the palate. Flavourful with medium acidity and tannins. Pair with lamb orsavoury beef dishes.

Ghislain Lalonde rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

FBS, JS91(5), DL90(4)

John Szabo, MS

Nicely perfumed, especially floral Malbec here from Catena, hitting that fine line between open and reductive, with a well-measured dose of wood influence, enough to perfume without overwhelming. The palate is supple and silky, well-rounded, appropriately and generously proportioned, with very good length. A strong argument for Mendozan malbec, especially the sub-appellation of Lunlunta. Drink 2020-2025. Tasted January 2020.
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Jenny Ratcliffe-Wright CWM rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Beautifully, delicately perfumed, with blue flowers. Attractive smokiness like peppered salami. Rich and voluptuous in the mouth. Try with seared beef tenderloin with slow roasted garlic @wrightwineblog

Natalie's Review

Catena Lunlunta Old Vines Appellation Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Drink: 2020-2022. 11769 13.50% XD 750 mL $24.95. February 21, 2020 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

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