Catena Zapata Malbec Mendoza Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae 2018

98 points James Suckling: "The aromatics here really seduce you with their blackberry and dried-strawberry notes and undertones of wet earth, green tea, dried flowers, stones and dust. Full bodied, tight and very focused with similarly complex character on the palate. More muscle than many previous vintages of this. Extremely long and juicy. Needs at least four or five years to come together. Try after 2024. (4/2/20)"

97 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "[$140 list] The 2018 Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae comes from deeper soils with clay and limestone planted in 1992 in Gualtallary. The grapes were picked a little later in 2018, as they had higher yields, to achieve better acidity. It fermented with 50% full clusters in 225-liter oak barrels and 500-liter roll fermentors and matured in French oak barrels for 18 months. It reveals some austerity and subtle aromas, red and black fruit, some spice and a medium to full-bodied palate with good tension and some austerity, developing a shy note of thyme after some time in the glass. It's very balanced and tasty. 5,040 bottles were filled in October 2019. Drink: 2021-2027. (3/31/21)"

96 points/'Highly Recommended,' Wine Spectator: "[$140 list] A pure and minerally style, with concentrated dark cherry, currant and blackberry flavors that are backed by fresh acidity and lithe tannins. The fresh finish is powerfully elegant, lingering with rich spice and savory accents. Drink now through 2028. 420 cases made, 100 cases imported. (12/31/21)"
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96 points Tim Atkin, MW: "(13.9%) Sourced from some of the lower vines in the Adrianna Vineyard, although they are still at 1,340 metres, this is a subtle, floral Malbec from cooler, more fertile soils, with engaging violet perfume, hints of thyme and lavender, some tobacco notes from whole bunches, fine oak and a core of bramble and blackberry fruit. 2022-30. (2021)"