{"product_id":"catena-zapata-chardonnay-adrianna-vineyard-white-bones-2014","title":"Catena Zapata Chardonnay Adrianna Vineyard 'White Bones' 2014","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"373\" data-start=\"20\"\u003eThe 2014 Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard 'White Bones' Chardonnay is a white wine from the Gualtallary sub-region in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. Sourced from one of the highest-altitude vineyards in the country, this Chardonnay reflects the unique mineral-driven terroir and the winery’s dedication to crafting world-class wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"404\" data-start=\"375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"402\" data-start=\"375\"\u003eVineyard and Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"406\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-end=\"736\" data-start=\"406\"\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"420\" data-start=\"408\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Adrianna Vineyard is situated at \u003cstrong data-end=\"504\" data-start=\"459\"\u003e4,757 feet (1,450 meters) above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e in Gualtallary, Uco Valley. The 'White Bones' parcel, covering \u003cstrong data-end=\"584\" data-start=\"568\"\u003e2.2 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, is named for its \u003cstrong data-end=\"650\" data-start=\"603\"\u003ecalcareous soils rich in fossilized remains\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicative of an ancient riverbed that imparts distinctive minerality to the wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-end=\"950\" data-start=\"737\"\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"754\" data-start=\"739\"\u003eViticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e: The vineyard benefits from \u003cstrong data-end=\"814\" data-start=\"783\"\u003ecool nighttime temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing for \u003cstrong data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"829\"\u003eslow ripening, enhanced aromatics, and vibrant acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e. The grapes are \u003cstrong data-end=\"922\" data-start=\"904\"\u003ehand-harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e and selected for quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"951\"\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"969\" data-start=\"953\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e: The wine undergoes \u003cstrong data-end=\"1057\" data-start=\"990\"\u003efermentation with native yeasts in 500-liter French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"1071\"\u003e12-16 months of aging on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing texture and complexity. Bottled \u003cstrong data-end=\"1178\" data-start=\"1152\"\u003eunfiltered and unfined\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wine retains purity and expressiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1246\" data-start=\"1227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1244\" data-start=\"1227\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1654\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1264\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pale gold with greenish hues.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"1300\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intense and layered, with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1454\" data-start=\"1337\"\u003ecitrus fruits, green apple, ginger, floral notes, and a pronounced minerality reminiscent of wet stones and chalk\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-end=\"1654\" data-start=\"1458\"\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1470\" data-start=\"1460\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vibrant and textured, displaying \u003cstrong data-end=\"1564\" data-start=\"1505\"\u003elemon zest, white peach, crisp apple, and a saline edge\u003c\/strong\u003e. The chalky texture and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003eelectric acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e lead to a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1651\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003elong, mineral-driven finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1678\" data-start=\"1656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1656\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2144\" data-start=\"1680\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-end=\"1834\" data-start=\"1680\"\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1715\" data-start=\"1682\"\u003eRobert Parker’s Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1730\" data-start=\"1717\"\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e – Recognized for its remarkable freshness and striking minerality, even in a riper vintage like 2014.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-end=\"1987\" data-start=\"1835\"\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1855\" data-start=\"1837\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1857\"\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e – Described as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1925\" data-start=\"1886\"\u003efull-bodied yet vivid and energetic\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its stone, flint, and dried apple complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-end=\"2144\" data-start=\"1988\"\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1990\"\u003eWilfred Wong\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2022\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003e100 points\u003c\/strong\u003e – Praised for its \u003cstrong data-end=\"2086\" data-start=\"2041\"\u003eincredible depth and laser-like precision\u003c\/strong\u003e, noting its exceptional focus and extraordinary length.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2171\" data-start=\"2146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2169\" data-start=\"2146\"\u003eServing and Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2465\" data-start=\"2173\"\u003eServe chilled at \u003cstrong data-end=\"2211\" data-start=\"2190\"\u003e10-12°C (50-54°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e to fully appreciate its aromatics and texture. 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