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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Mar 2014

Good bright red-ruby. Musky aromas of blackberry, blueberry, licorice and bitter chocolate. Dense, thick and plush but not at all overly sweet. The dark berry flavors are accented by a subtle herbal quality. This seamless malbec finishes with sweet tannins and noteworthy persistence. Superconsultant Alberto Antonini advises here.

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

92
92/100

Robert Parker

17
17/20

Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com

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17 points
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 17/20 · Drink 2014-2024, Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com, Nov 2013

More restrained on the nose than the Estate Malbec. Subtle, savoury and spicy. Great chewiness. Leather, liquorice and soy. Very long. (RH)

92 points
Robert Parker
Score 92/100 · Drink 2013-2021, Robert Parker, Aug 2013

Chakana-s 2012 Malbec Estate (100% Malbec aged in new and used French oak for 18 months) exhibits a dense, saturated ruby/purple color along with a sweet perfume of charcoal, white chocolate, blueberries and blackberries intermixed with hints of forest floor and spring flowers. A wine of delicacy, suppleness and full-bodied power as well as tremendous harmony and purity, it will provide pleasure over the next 7-8 years. Well-known in these pages, Fran Kysela runs a surprisingly large volume import business with a strong focus on value-priced wines from Southern France, Argentina, Australia, and Spain. Importer: Fran Kysela, 331 Victory Rd., Winchester, VA; tel. (540) 722-9228; fax (540) 722-9258

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Chakana Estate
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Grape Blend

Malbec/Auxerrois/Cot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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