Chakana

Estate Selection Red Blend

8.863 ratings
8.67 pro ratings
Lujan De Cuyo, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Brian S

Black cherry, fig, cassis, mushroom, molasses, eucalyptus, rosemary, bay leaf

Black cherry, fig, cassis, mushroom, molasses, eucalyptus, rosemary, bay leaf

Sep 21st, 2017
Kyle Groombridge

Was gifted this bottle 2 years ago and wanted to see how it'd age.. 95 points from Parker upon release, and I'm pleased to report that it's really turning a corner after 2 years in bottle. The nose has a ton of complexity with features of blackberry compote, raisins, violet, and a touch of oak spice. The palate is fairly rich, but smooth and restrained.. not overbearing at all. Dusty red fruit lifts the palate, chocolately notes and sweet tannins finish it off. I wouldn't say 95 points, but not too far off and definitely a great value.

Was gifted this bottle 2 years ago and wanted to see how it'd age.. 95 points from Parker upon release, and I'm pleased to report that it's really turning a corner after 2 years in bottle. The nose has a ton of complexity with features of blackberry compote, raisins, violet, and a touch of oak spice. The palate is fairly rich, but smooth and restrained.. not overbearing at all. Dusty red fruit lifts the palate, chocolately notes and sweet tannins finish it off. I wouldn't say 95 points, but not too far off and definitely a great value.

Jan 30th, 2017
Kyle Groombridge

Pretty nice full body, blueberry and blackberry on the palate.. Touch of barnyard, mint, and a lingering finish.. Real nice blend of Malbec, cab, and Syrah.

Pretty nice full body, blueberry and blackberry on the palate.. Touch of barnyard, mint, and a lingering finish.. Real nice blend of Malbec, cab, and Syrah.

Aug 1st, 2014
Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

7.1

Off aromatic to the nose, reviewed two bottles and I think it was the fruit condition and aging. Wait till the next vintage.

Off aromatic to the nose, reviewed two bottles and I think it was the fruit condition and aging. Wait till the next vintage.

Jan 28th, 2014
David Annis

Double decanted. Light mouth feel but tannic. Likely better tomorrow evening.

Double decanted. Light mouth feel but tannic. Likely better tomorrow evening.

Mar 12th, 2016
Y S
8.0

Very bold, full bodied, complex - almost too full bodied. This is a BIG wine. Enjoy if you can handle it.

Very bold, full bodied, complex - almost too full bodied. This is a BIG wine. Enjoy if you can handle it.

Apr 17th, 2015
Margaret Kinner Fischer

Unbelieveably smooth and rich.

Unbelieveably smooth and rich.

Feb 28th, 2015
Kate Kirkpatrick

Simple red of cab, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Some tannins but not overdone.

Simple red of cab, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Some tannins but not overdone.

Jan 25th, 2015
Jocholla

Deep perfumed nose, nice berry and tannin people presence. Black berry and dark fruits. Nice legs.

Deep perfumed nose, nice berry and tannin people presence. Black berry and dark fruits. Nice legs.

Jan 24th, 2015
Chris Monahan

2012 vintage. $24 @ total wine If I can find this for $10, I'll buy all of the bottles they have. Damn good stuff.

2012 vintage. $24 @ total wine If I can find this for $10, I'll buy all of the bottles they have. Damn good stuff.

Jan 19th, 2015