2017 Catena Zapata, Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay, Mendoza 1x750ml

Robert Parker 96

The nose of the 2017 White Bones Chardonnay jumps out of the glass with its forward personality and its balsamic aromas that mix aromatic herbs and a minty touch. It’s more exuberant than the 2018 or any of the White Stones I tasted next to it. The flavors are intense and pungent, with volume and length. The vines are organically farmed, which is not easy in the zone, mainly because of the ants! That has a great effect in the yields, which are reduced, and the juice is very concentrated but shows superb balance. As with the others, this is more in the style of the 2015, whereas the 2018 follows the path of the 2016. 6,000 bottles produced. [Luis Gutiérrez, 18/06/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2026