89POINTS
16¼/20
Kaiken Reserve Malbec 2002
Agrelo District, Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaBig graphite, mineral, peppery, smoky, tobacco, licorice root, cherry nose. Rich, round, supple and hot with some dry tannin. Lots of black cherry jam, peppery, resin, smoky, earthy, and olive and roasted mushroom flavours. Tight, warm, resiny finish. Needs 3-4 years, a bit unbalanced now.Tasted: 30 August 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:US | $20.00 | 750ml | Suggested Retail |
Grape: Malbec