Chakana

Estate Selection Red Blend

8.743 ratings
8.83 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
Brett Rogosin

This has finally hit its stride. I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was since the first bottle I opened years ago seemed flat. It just needed lots of time.

This has finally hit its stride. I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was since the first bottle I opened years ago seemed flat. It just needed lots of time.

Sep 17th, 2022
Brett Rogosin

Nose of black pepper, blackberry, moist leaf and pine needles. Tannins are fading, but still present. Acidity is still punchy. Pint needles really carry forward in the palate, followed by crack black pepper and black fruit. Best on 2nd day.

Nose of black pepper, blackberry, moist leaf and pine needles. Tannins are fading, but still present. Acidity is still punchy. Pint needles really carry forward in the palate, followed by crack black pepper and black fruit. Best on 2nd day.

May 8th, 2020
Steve Osif

Good

Good

Dec 26th, 2016
Bill Holmes

90

Dec 9th, 2016
SW
8.7

Jammy, spices. 2 days in a row no nap. I don't give a rip what it tastes like.

Jammy, spices. 2 days in a row no nap. I don't give a rip what it tastes like.

Aug 18th, 2016
Tripp Owings

Different wish it had a bit more finish but still quite tasty.

Different wish it had a bit more finish but still quite tasty.

May 23rd, 2016
Mike Goldstein

Has a funky smell...like dirty dishes or as if it was strained through a gym sock, but it tastes good.

Has a funky smell...like dirty dishes or as if it was strained through a gym sock, but it tastes good.

May 4th, 2016
Joe Lucca

Decent Malbec blend from Mendoza. Paired well with some grass fed beef. Not much on the nose. The plate starts off with some good blue and red berry flavors, but falls off relatively quickly. Decent grip. Worth the $25 retail cost, not the $90 restaurant price.

Decent Malbec blend from Mendoza. Paired well with some grass fed beef. Not much on the nose. The plate starts off with some good blue and red berry flavors, but falls off relatively quickly. Decent grip. Worth the $25 retail cost, not the $90 restaurant price.

Feb 17th, 2016
Scott Arnold

Really excellent blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. Some spice and complexity that increase over 24 hours after opening the 2013 vintage. Best with hearty food and cheese.

Really excellent blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. Some spice and complexity that increase over 24 hours after opening the 2013 vintage. Best with hearty food and cheese.

Nov 2nd, 2015
Brent Lovett

Terrible

Terrible

Apr 11th, 2015