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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Kaiken Malbectext
89POINTS
16¼/20

Kaiken Malbec 2004

Agrelo District, Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaYouthful spicy, ash, black cherry nose flecked with licorice, tobacco, orange peel, violet and mushroom aromas. Rich, supple, round and fat. Somewhat hot with huge peppery, black olive, resin, black cherry jam flavours with hints of cardamom, vanilla and coffee on the finish. Some tannins to shed, needs a few years. Big malbec.Tasted: 27 August 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
US$20.00750mlSuggested Retail
AB$15.00750mlprivate wine shops
Producer: KaikenDistributors: Kirkwood Diamond Canada
Grape: MalbecUPC: 715126550012