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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Kaiken Ultra Malbectext
89POINTS
16¼/20

Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2015

Agrelo District, Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaExpect a sophisticated, cool, spicy nose with rich, floral undertones. The nose has interesting spicy and floral notes with the welcomed restraint of a cool year. The black and blue fruit is juicy and silky with bright acidity and typical peppery, dried wild herbs and licorice. Not a keeper in 2015, but damned delicious now and a stylish red for creamy cheeses. Incredible value in Ontario and Alberta. The fruit comes from three important Uco Valley vineyards: Vista Flores at 1,400 m; Gualtallary at 1,300 m; and Altamira at 1,100 m. Despite variations in altitude and location the soil type is predominately alluvial soil with bits of sand and silt on top of very rocky layers that provide excellent drainage and ideal conditions to grow highly concentrated grapes.Tasted: 29 May 2018Tasted by: Prices:
QC$20.00750mlSAQ
ON$20.00750ml 
BC$31.50750mlprivate wine shops
Producer: Montes WinesDistributors: Icon Fine Wine and Spirits
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 920793UPC: 715126556040