Chakana

Estate Selection Lujan De Cuyo Malbec

8.8317 ratings
8.820 pro ratings
Lujan De Cuyo, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Malbec
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
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9.4

The 2019 Malbec Estate Selection from Uco Valley offers precise and attractive notes of fresh, sour cherry, plum and hints of lavender, violet and thyme. On the palate, it is a mix of flavors framed by fine, reactive tannins. Finishes juicy, with well-integrated freshness and fruity flavors. $25.00 (Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous, October 2021)

The 2019 Malbec Estate Selection from Uco Valley offers precise and attractive notes of fresh, sour cherry, plum and hints of lavender, violet and thyme. On the palate, it is a mix of flavors framed by fine, reactive tannins. Finishes juicy, with well-integrated freshness and fruity flavors. $25.00 (Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous, October 2021)

Oct 12th, 2021
Tricia Pearce

Suggested to me a a local wine shop. Nice blend of fruits and spice. Not as bold as I expect with a Malbec.

Suggested to me a a local wine shop. Nice blend of fruits and spice. Not as bold as I expect with a Malbec.

2 people found it helpfulDec 23rd, 2015
Judith Cothran

This Malbec makes my taste buds ridiculously happy!

This Malbec makes my taste buds ridiculously happy!

1 person found it helpfulJan 26th, 2014
Bob Eisenbach

This wine is improving with bottle age and is drinking beautifully now (Feb 2014). Better than even a few months ago. Rich red and black fruits, nice mouthfeel and a smooth finish. Very tasty.

This wine is improving with bottle age and is drinking beautifully now (Feb 2014). Better than even a few months ago. Rich red and black fruits, nice mouthfeel and a smooth finish. Very tasty.

1 person found it helpfulNov 10th, 2013
Nick Davis

Light, transparent, not inky like many other Malbecs. Retains dark fruit and subtle oak. Hot.

Light, transparent, not inky like many other Malbecs. Retains dark fruit and subtle oak. Hot.

Aug 28th, 2015
Monika Elling

Nice start, good mouthfeel, let's up a bit on the finish. Price up $2 since last vintage. Hmm. #Chakana # Malbec

Nice start, good mouthfeel, let's up a bit on the finish. Price up $2 since last vintage. Hmm. #Chakana # Malbec

Jan 5th, 2015
Pierre Costa

Chakana is great. This one is a Malbec, not a blend. Worth every penny.

Chakana is great. This one is a Malbec, not a blend. Worth every penny.

Dec 19th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.6

100% Malbec byodynamic

100% Malbec byodynamic

Aug 28th, 2014
Paul Ricciardi

Very inviting purple hue in the glass with rich red berries and spice on the nose. Chewy tannins and a long finish.

Very inviting purple hue in the glass with rich red berries and spice on the nose. Chewy tannins and a long finish.

Mar 28th, 2014
Chaad Thomas

Owner, First Tier Imports

8.0

Dark ruby. Pickled cukes, red blossom on nose. Dill attack goes towards garrigue, with ripe sweet red cherry. Nice/nice

Dark ruby. Pickled cukes, red blossom on nose. Dill attack goes towards garrigue, with ripe sweet red cherry. Nice/nice

Jan 28th, 2014