Impressive, toasted, muscular.
Part of the Montes portfolio, this Kaiken Ultra is an outstanding Malbec made from grapes harvested from high altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley (Chacayes, Altamira, Gualtallary) and it was aged 12 months in French oak.
Savoury aromas abound; small wild black berries, carob, charred spice and peppercorns, tobacco, leather, dried herbs and a hint of paprika are expressed on the nose. The palate entry is supple; it is a full-bodied red with power and persistence. Muscular but fresh it trails toasted spice and charred cherry flavours.
Pairs Great with Gone Crackers Roasted Shallot & Herb
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - March 26th, 2021

Generous, supple, intense.
Made by the family Montes of Chile, Kaiken comes from Mendoza estates located in Agrelo and Vistalba.
It is a luscious offering of cassis and mint, vanilla, violets, mocha and baking spice aromas. Supple in weight with good posture and excellent Cabernet character. It is glycerol slick and intense, ripe and opulent, with a lengthy finish.
Good value.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 24th, 2017

Value, classic, savoury.
Grapes for this Malbec are grown on an estate vineyard in the region of Agrelo, which rests at 950 meters above sea level, and planted roughly 60 kilometers from Mendoza city.
Like most others from Mendoza, this inky-ruby hued wine offers good value and delivers spice, wild berries, dried herbs, coffee grounds and bacon fat aromas. Supple on the entry it is medium-full bodied with distinct salty and savoury flavours culminating in a spiced cocoa finish. Smooth and balanced and approachable.
A straightforward red for hearty stews or soups, hard cheeses, pizzas or meat and hearty pastas.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 11th, 2017

Value, classic, bright.
Grapes for this Malbec (blended with 4% Cabernet) are grown on an estate vineyard in the region of Agrelo, which rests at 950 meters above sea level, and planted roughly 60 kilometers from Mendoza city.
Like most others from Mendoza, this wine offers good value.
The nose offers classic espresso and dark chocolate, peppery spices, licorice and is lifted with wild berries and dried cherries. It is supple and spicy, approachable, with a silky texture. Bright acidity adds levity to charry flavours, which are underscored by bitter chocolate, toast, dark espresso.

A simplistic red, with a notably warm finish. Suited to hearty stews or soups, hard cheeses or dense protein dishes.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 11th, 2017