Catena Appellation La Consulta Malbec 2020 – 750ml Winebow

93pts James Suckling

This has a perfumed nose of violets, currants, blueberries, pine, licorice and eucalyptus. It’s medium-to full-bodied with silky, seamless tannins and a creamy texture. Smooth and caressing. Fresh. Sustainable. Drink now or hold.

91pts Wine Enthusiast

The 2020 Appellation La Consulta Malbec feels quite ripe and round, a juicy and quite fruit-driven Malbec from a warmish place in a warm vintage. It’s quite straightforward and easy to drink.

90pts Wine Spectator

Offers a nice inlay of floral and mineral accents amid a juicy core of raspberry and fleshy plum, with abundant fresh thyme notes. Suave tannins arrive on the finish, which reveals a touch of smoky chocolate. Drink now through 2028.

90pts Wine Enthusiast

This wine has a nose of subtle plum, blackberry and eucalyptus, complete with a dash of peppercorn. A soft palate offers juicy red-fruit and dried herbs flavors, with light notes of spices adding moderate complexity to this well-structured and fresh Malbec.

Winemaker Notes

The Catena Malbec Appellation La Consulta shows a dark violet color with deep purple tones. The nose offers aromas like red fruit and ripe, concentrated dark berries with fresh herbs and floral notes like lavender and violets, some traces of vanilla and tobacco. The mouthfeel is rich, with raspberries and blueberries, spices notes and a touch of mocha. The finish presents soft and well-structured tannins with bright, crisp acidity that gives the wine exceptional length.

Pairs well with beef tenderloin.