Catena Zapata Nicolás Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec 2019

This has a complex nose of baked blackberries, grilled plums, dried earth, moss, pine cones, sandalwood, charcoal and cloves. It’s medium-bodied with firm, tightly knit tannins. Wow. So much going on. Layered, seamless and silky. Incredible length. Keeps going. 42% cabernet sauvignon, 30% malbec and 28% cabernet franc. Try this from 2024 [through 2030+]. Score – 98. (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 30, 2022)