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Chakana Estate Selection Malbec 2012 Wine Review

Chakana Estate Selection Malbec 2012

Chakana Estate Selection Malbec 2012

Mendoza, Argentina

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $24.95

Drink: 2013-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Chakana Estate

Agent: Connexion Oenophilia

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Savoury with cedar brush and juicy mouth-watering acidity in this full-bodied, black-fruited Argentine red wine made from Malbec grapes. Excellent taste and quality.

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

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This Chakana Estate Selection Malbec 2012 was reviewed on April 18, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Heather Wall - CS; WSET Advanced rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Decanter GOLD 2014
Deep ruby colour. Full-bodied aromas and flavours of black cherry, plum, raspberry, cassis, vanilla, cedar, leather, mocha and a lift of mint. Good length with an earthy cherry finish. Youthful tannins and medium+ acidity. Very nice wine. Pair with Argentinian BBQ meats - salted only and grilled. Decant.
Tasted: April 2015
Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Mild plum fruit on the nose. The palate shows bright Damson plums, baking spice and earth. Well-balanced with a Damson plum finish.
The illustrated jaguar on the front label of this Argentine wine is considered the lord of the starred night in ancient Indian culture. This wine won a Gold Medal at the 2014 Decanter World Wine Awards. The 2012 vintage of the Chakana Malbec Estate is made from 100% Malbec grapes. The wine is matured in new and used French oak for 18 month. - Community Wine Reviews

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