Agrelo District, Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaKaiken comes from Caiquen, a wild goose that regularly flies over the Andes Mountains, just like winemakers (and father and son) Aurelio Montes and Aurelio Montes Jr., back and forth between projects in Chile and Argentina. From nearly 1000m in altitude in the Agrelo district of Lujan de Cuyo, this has four percent cabernet sauvignon splashed in, and spends six months in French oak. Massive wood, grilled meats rule this ripe, big red. Sweeter blackberry, medicinal cherry and black plum coat the palate, one edged with gritty tannins. A sueded, smoky and hot finish closes out.Tasted: 11 April 2017Tasted by: Prices:
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$19.00
750ml
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$0.00
750ml
LCBO
Producer: Montes WinesDistributors: Icon Fine Wine and Spirits Grape: MalbecCSPC: 578690UPC: 715126555012
Agrelo District, Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaI’m a big fan of Kaiken, in this case a malbec from 950 metres in altitude, Agrelo zone fruit, and 60 kilometres from the city of Mendoza. It’s warmer than Uco, so the wines can be a touch fatter with spicy, floral aromas. The reserva is handpicked and macerated for one month and then to French oak for six months. The 2014 is a 96/4 blend of malbec and cabernet sauvignon grown at reasonable tons to the hectare which makes for wine of natural balance. Black fruits, tobacco and light vanilla notes preview a suede-like smooth palate with smoky, peppery, umami scented fruit. Delicious styling. Great value.Tasted: 31 October 2016Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$19.00
750ml
private wine shops
ON
$0.00
750ml
LCBO
Producer: Montes WinesDistributors: Icon Fine Wine and Spirits Grape: MalbecCSPC: 578690UPC: 715126555012
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