Tikal Natural 2017 | 750 ml.

RP91 Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 31st Oct 2019

"The blend of 60% Malbec and 40% Syrah, the 2017 Natural is a brand that was born before the movement of “natural” wines, but now Ernesto Catena works in biodynamic agriculture and got interested in “natural” wines. The Syrah fermented with full clusters and fermented together with the destemmed Malbec. It has a young profile with some aromas of beeswax and honey, wild berries and herbs, pure and clean. It matured in concrete vats, and it didn’t see any oak to preserve the wild character. It’s juicy and has an approachable and soft palate with tasty flavors, good freshness and no heat. 72,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in December 2018." (91 pts.)

VN92 Vinous Oct 2020

"A blend of Malbec with 40% Syrah from Vistaflores, aged for eight months in 20% new oak, four-fifths French and one-fifth American. Bright purple in hue, it delivers aromas of red currant and raspberry plus hints of flesh and violet over an inviting mint note that is then followed by sweet spices kept in a pencil box. The palate is flavorsome, loose and sugary with a smooth, thirst-quenching fluidity." (92 pts.)