Chakana
Estate Selection The Yaguarete (Jaguar) Valle de Uco Malbec
Valle De Uco, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Beautiful purple reddish color.
Bright ripe fruit scent, super fruity, blackberry,
Tastes slightly fruity, slightly chalky
Beautiful purple reddish color.
Bright ripe fruit scent, super fruity, blackberry,
Tastes slightly fruity, slightly chalky
Good with beef. First had it at the ski condo
Good with beef. First had it at the ski condo
Feb 24th, 2019
Whatever Robert...
There are definitely way better Malbecs in the 20s.
89 points
Whatever Robert...
There are definitely way better Malbecs in the 20s.
89 points
Full bodied, long legs, great ass
Full bodied, long legs, great ass
Sep 10th, 2017
Fruity nose. Jammy, Tanic right out of bottle. eucalyptus legs. Light leather and a hint of chocolate at end. Bit of pepper
Fruity nose. Jammy, Tanic right out of bottle. eucalyptus legs. Light leather and a hint of chocolate at end. Bit of pepper
Aug 15th, 2017Sipping now for the first time... amazing. Super smooth, full-bodied, warm finish. Happy birthday to me.
Sipping now for the first time... amazing. Super smooth, full-bodied, warm finish. Happy birthday to me.
Apr 6th, 2017
It's an interesting red. Smooth to start. It has a real bite on the tongue. The finish is very acidic and it doesn't balance well. The wine is fine but not worth $22.
It's an interesting red. Smooth to start. It has a real bite on the tongue. The finish is very acidic and it doesn't balance well. The wine is fine but not worth $22.
Nov 5th, 2016
WV 20170524 w21012w
Tried the 2013 vintage before.
GLD-IWC, 91 WA, 93 DS, 93 TA, 91 TC
Release Date:October 29, 2016750 mL bottle
Alcohol/Vol14.0%
Made in:Mendoza, Argentina
By:Proviva S.R.L
Sugar Content:4 g/L
Sweetness Descriptor:D - Dry
Style:Full-bodied & Smooth
Varietal:Malbec
The Wine Advocate - "Bottled in March 2015, the 2014 Estate Selection Malbec seems to have changed its origin to Altamira (but it's not explicit on the label). The wine matured in used 225-liter French oak barrels and cement vats. The nose is ripe and fruit-driven, with aromas of dark cherries and plums plus a subdued minerality and a touch of spices. Most noticeable is the really well-integrated oak (only founder and well-seasoned barrels are used for this wine). The palate is juicy, fresh and has good balance with a somewhat bittersweet finish that is attractive and commercial. This is a great expression of fresh and elegant Malbec from Altamira at a very attractive price point. 130,000 bottles produced."Score - 91. (Luis Gutierrez, robertparker.com, April 14, 2015)
Style: Fruity, Juicy & Smooth, Oaky & Savory
Aroma: balsamic drizzled berries, waxy cherries, cocoa nuts, and cedar plank
Flavor: pencil shavings, vanilla craisins, nutskin, and peppery spice
Sweetness: Dryish
Enjoy: Now-3 years with food
Pairing: Steak With Chimichurri, Bone In Ribeye Steak With A White Pepper Demi-Glaze Sauce, Lasagna
Bottom Line: A supple, silky malbec with ample fruit and nice restraint.
WV 20170524 w21012w
Tried the 2013 vintage before.
GLD-IWC, 91 WA, 93 DS, 93 TA, 91 TC
Release Date:October 29, 2016750 mL bottle
Alcohol/Vol14.0%
Made in:Mendoza, Argentina
By:Proviva S.R.L
Sugar Content:4 g/L
Sweetness Descriptor:D - Dry
Style:Full-bodied & Smooth
Varietal:Malbec
The Wine Advocate - "Bottled in March 2015, the 2014 Estate Selection Malbec seems to have changed its origin to Altamira (but it's not explicit on the label). The wine matured in used 225-liter French oak barrels and cement vats. The nose is ripe and fruit-driven, with aromas of dark cherries and plums plus a subdued minerality and a touch of spices. Most noticeable is the really well-integrated oak (only founder and well-seasoned barrels are used for this wine). The palate is juicy, fresh and has good balance with a somewhat bittersweet finish that is attractive and commercial. This is a great expression of fresh and elegant Malbec from Altamira at a very attractive price point. 130,000 bottles produced."Score - 91. (Luis Gutierrez, robertparker.com, April 14, 2015)
Style: Fruity, Juicy & Smooth, Oaky & Savory
Aroma: balsamic drizzled berries, waxy cherries, cocoa nuts, and cedar plank
Flavor: pencil shavings, vanilla craisins, nutskin, and peppery spice
Sweetness: Dryish
Enjoy: Now-3 years with food
Pairing: Steak With Chimichurri, Bone In Ribeye Steak With A White Pepper Demi-Glaze Sauce, Lasagna
Bottom Line: A supple, silky malbec with ample fruit and nice restraint.
