Catena Malbec 2005
“Hey Al, cut to the chase!” Uhm OK.
Catena has the usual smell I associate with Malbec – rich bitter chocolate and dark cherries. Taste similar, possibly a touch of tomato ketchup too. A super wave of contrasting and complementary flavours some spicy, some sweet - not sure how much value this complexity adds. At 13.5% very munchable, though, and I enjoyed it a lot. Quite expensive but a great, if opulent, partner to beans on toast.
Imported by Bibendum (£11.95) and available at Majestic for £10.99, and Waitrose £10.44.