Cabernet Sauvignon from Argentina

Vinous, 92 points: (92+) Bright, dark red. Shows blacker fruits on the nose than the 2012 Cabernet, along with complicating notes of bitter chocolate, spices and dried flowers. Then broad, dense and light on its feet, with flavors of plum...

jamessuckling.com, 93 points: Quite an exotic nose with a hint of passion fruit alongside the more familiar cassis, red bell pepper and chocolate notes. Rich with plush tannins and a healthy acidity. An impressive cabernet that’s also easy to enjoy...

Vinous, 90 points: Good dark red, not quite as bright at the rim as the Malbec. Classic Cabernet aromas of cassis, plum and tobacco leaf, with a touch of reduction. Plush, round and sweet, offering a wonderfully pliant texture and...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96 points: The 2013 Nicolás Catena Zapata is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Malbec from the La Pirámide, Adrianna and Nicasia vineyards. It is perfectly clean and focused, a noticeable improvement over the 2012 vintage...

jamessuckling.com, 92 points: A focused and tight cabernet. Beautiful aromas and complexity with currants, spices and hints of hazelnuts. Medium-bodied, chewy and pretty. A medium finish. A cabernet for early drinking.