2002 D.V. Catena Cabernet Cabernet
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 11:54AM 
You're reading that correctly - Cabernet is printed twice - probably cause this is a great Cabernet Sauvignon worth repeating from the Mendoza region in Argentina that I really enjoyed. Probably the best part of this wine is how I purchased it. On a trip to South America last year, we visited both Argentina and Chile and discovering wine was one of our great experiences while down there. While in Argentina I set out on a mission to buy six bottles of wine to bring home and found an old Parilla in Buenos Aires that was well known to the locals for their wine selection. I actually wanted to go to a wine shop which apparently was closed down - which led me across the street to the Parilla. I'm forgetting the name of the place but will include once I remember.
Upon entering the restaurant, I realized that they were essentially closed and not serving food but after speaking to the proprietor (who was in several photos with customers on the wall) - he agreed to help me select and purchase six bottles. He had his wait staff circle around and they discussed what would be the best wines to select. I asked for some great Malbec wine and other varietals that the locals favored. I was looking for three wines priced on the low-end and three wines priced on the high-end. The D.V. Catena Cabernet was one of the high-end wines and now I know why - it's such a great tasting cab that is different from the California Cabs I am used to. I enjoyed the wine with some slow cooked ribs (in a honey bbq sauce mix) with onions and garlic over rice. You can find details on this wine from their web site.
I'm hoping to find a wine shop in San Francisco that sells this wine because it's one that I would like to have on hand for special occasions.
Reader Comments (1)
Had this wine in Argentina. Can I find it anywhere in the US?