Chakana
Estate Selection Red Blend
Black cherry, fig, cassis, mushroom, molasses, eucalyptus, rosemary, bay leaf
Black cherry, fig, cassis, mushroom, molasses, eucalyptus, rosemary, bay leaf
Sep 21st, 2017Was 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, 2017Pretty 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, 2014Off 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, 2014Double decanted. Light mouth feel but tannic. Likely better tomorrow evening.
Double decanted. Light mouth feel but tannic. Likely better tomorrow evening.
Mar 12th, 2016Very 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, 2015Simple 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, 2015Deep 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