Birth of Cabernet Catena Zapata: comparei com outros vinhos.

Blind Tasting Today I'm going to taste the controversial Birth of Cabernet from Catena Zapata. Controversial because I've received several comments about this wine. Some love it and others hate it. I'm going to blind taste it, comparing it with other Cabernet Sauvignons. Want to learn more about this wine? Take the opportunity to also discover other great CS. What will the tasting result be? I'm very curious. First time I'm going to try this wine. Cabernet Sauvignon in Argentina Obviously there are great CS produced in Argentina. However. In my opinion, the highlights of Argentina are Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Today for this comparison I brought: The cheapest Argentinian wine that I like. Napa Valley. Brazilian. We will also discuss, below, the prices of these wines. Which is not so simple. Reserva de Família 2020 Producer: Sottano. Region: Mendoza. Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Alcohol: 15.4%. Aging: 18 months in new barrels, 70% French oak and 30% American oak. Producer's notes: (?). Google Price: R$120 to R$220. Villa Lobos 2018 Producer: Valduga. Region: Vale dos Vinhedos, Serra Gaúcha. Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Alcohol: 14% Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels. Producer's notes: ripe red fruits like cassis and a soft touch of spice, with notes of vanilla, coffee and chocolate; Price at the winery: R$ 299. Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2020 Producer: Charles Krug. Region: Yountville, Napa Valley. Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon. Alcohol: 14.7%. Aging: 14 to 18 months in French oak. Producer's notes: aromas of cherries, cassis, currant, bay leaf, butter, coffee, chocolate and toasted oak; long finish. Price: US$34; estimated R$450 (5.3 x 2.5). Birth of Cabernet 2021 Producer: Catena Zapata. Region: Wine Site: Angelica Sur Vineyard, San Carlos, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. Catena Site: La Pirámide Vineyard, Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. Grapes: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Alcohol: 13.8%. Aging: 18 to 24 months in French oak barrels of 1st, 2nd and 3rd use. Producer's notes: (?) Ratings: 96 James Suckling and 94 Robert Parker. Price: R$500 to R$1,400 (Mistral) How to compare: US$69, estimated R$914 (double the price of Krug).