{"product_id":"catena-zapata-2009-nicolas","title":"Catena Zapata 2009 Nicolas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_headline\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNET PRICED WINE - NO FURTHER DISCOUNT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipSecContent_headline\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points from Robert Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points from James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points from Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe 2009 vintage received 95 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, which highlighted its concentration, polished tannins, and seamless integration of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. James Suckling awarded it 94 points, noting its ripe black fruit, elegance, and refined finish. Wine Spectator rated it 93 points, emphasizing its balance, richness, and ability to evolve gracefully in bottle. Across major publications, the wine was recognized for its sophistication, complexity, and collectible pedigree, solidifying its reputation as one of the top Nicolás Catena Zapata releases of the decade.\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipSecContent_headline\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009 Nicolás offers an expressive nose of blackcurrant, plum, cedar, tobacco leaf, graphite, and dried violets, unfolding into a full‑bodied palate with ripe dark fruit, cocoa, savory spice, and a long, polished finish supported by fine tannins. The blend for this vintage is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with a significant portion of Malbec, combining Cabernet’s structure and aromatic complexity with Malbec’s plush texture and floral lift. Its richness and balance make it an excellent partner for dishes such as grilled ribeye, lamb chops, braised short ribs, roasted duck, mushroom ragù, and aged cheeses, where the wine’s depth and tannic backbone complement both savory and umami‑driven flavors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47733185872093,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/Catena-Zapata-Nicolas-2009.jpg?v=1775153322","url":"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.com\/products\/catena-zapata-2009-nicolas","provider":"Taylor's Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}