Gaffel starts with a geographically protected

full plum nectar sweetness balanced by a refreshing tartness reminiscent of apple and pear

refreshing texture—there is no heat or weight typically associated with fuller California reds

which rely on adjunct grains

Bordeaux-influenced style thanks to its multi-varietal blend with 13% Merlot

Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2021 non-discountable Gaffel starts with a geographicallyCatena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2021 is a 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, bottled at 14% ABV in a standard 750ml format. This vintage earned 96 points from both Wine Advocate and James Suckling, placing it among the most acclaimed Argentine Malbecs of its release year. The wine draws from two celebrated estate vineyards, Anglica in Lunlunta and Nicasia in Altamira, using pre phylloxeric Massale Selection cuttings that trace directly to the Catena