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Chakana Estate Selectiontext
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16¼/20

Chakana Estate Selection 2003

Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaBig spicy, peppery, floral, coriander, black berry, black olive, savoury tobacco, espresso aromas. Rich, dry, chunky and tannic on entry with big cedar, leather, waxy, spicy, vanilla, earthy, tobacco, cassis, black cherry flavours with a roasted, espresso, finish. A touch warm, acidic and tannic on the finish but its youthful a la Bordelais. Needs another two to five years in bottle to settle down.Tasted: 09 March 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$34.99750mlestimated B.C. retail
Producer: ChakanaDistributors: Landmark Selections
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Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec - BonardaUPC: 7798108620079