Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard 'River' Malbec 2019 3L Rudd Estate dry and delicious

dry and delicious

grilled earth

linearity and high-toned fruit of the Clare Valley

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

Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard 'River' Malbec 2019 3L Rudd Estate dry and deliciousThe 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