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Chakana Estate Selection Malbec 2014 Wine Review

Chakana Estate Selection Malbec 2014

Chakana Estate Selection Malbec 2014

Mendoza, Argentina, Argentina

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $21.95

Drink: 2016-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Chakana Estate

Agent: Connexion Oenophilia

Natalie's Score: 92/100

The illustrated jaguar on the front label of this Argentine wine is considered the lord of the starred night in ancient Indian culture. Savoury with cedar brush aromas and juicy mouth-watering acidity in this full-bodied, black-fruited Argentine red wine made from Malbec grapes. Excellent taste and quality. The 2014 vintage of the Chakana Malbec Estate is matured in new and used French oak for 18 months. Pair with roast beef.

Malbec food pairings: herb-rubbed roast, breaded veal cutlets, duck breast, tagliatelle alla Bolognese.

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This Chakana Estate Selection Malbec 2014 was reviewed on October 29, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Exceptional Malbec that bursts forward with purple plum, black cherry, meat blood, menthol, candied violets and wild flowers. A touch of cola and sassafras on the finish. 91 points. (www.ottawawinejournal.com)
Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This Mendoza, Argentina Malbec shows bright Damson plum and cedar notes on nose, repeated with touch of mocha on a smooth palate with lip-smacking acidity.
Tasted Oct. 2016
From Chakana Estate Winery in Argentina, Selection 2014 was awarded Gold from the International Wine Challenge, and the 2013 vintage was awarded Gold from the Decanter World Wine Awards. - Community Wine Reviews

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