The 2016 Bodegas Catena Zapata White Bones Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay is an exceptional wine from Argentina's Mendoza region, crafted by Bodegas Catena Zapata. This vintage has captured the attention of wine critics, earning impressive scores and high praise for its complexity and character.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it a remarkable score of 97, highlighting its structure and high acidity, noting that "it's a lot more serious, like an austere version of the 2015." Reviewer Luis Gutiérrez described it as "precise like a laser cut, mineral, salty and veeeery serious and compact."

James Suckling was even more enthusiastic, giving the wine a near-perfect score of 98. He commended its "incredible depth and freshness" and noted that it is "full-bodied, layered and very, very long," with flavors of "dried pineapple, licorice, aniseed and lemongrass." Suckling described the experience as "linear and exciting" with a finish that "goes on for minutes."

Decanter also rated this Chardonnay at 98, emphasizing its intense minerality and pungent acidity, likening it to "a freshly sharpened razor." The review pointed out the influence of the Adrianna Vineyard’s chalk-rich soils and the maturation process, with 80% of the wine matured under flor, contributing to its "saline, almost iodised notes."

Jeb Dunnuck offered a slightly more reserved score of 93 but still praised its "racy and vibrant" character, with "Chablis-like lemon curd, grapefruit, and lime" flavors. Dunnuck noted its "terrific character, beautiful balance, and outstanding length," suggesting it will improve with age.

Overall, the 2016 White Bones Chardonnay is a distinguished wine, celebrated for its precision, depth, and complexity, making it a standout choice for enthusiasts and collectors alike.