2012 Chakana Estate Selection Malbec
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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.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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More restrained on the nose than the Estate Malbec. Subtle, savoury and spicy. Great chewiness. Leather, liquorice and soy. Very long. (RH)
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