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"Chakana’s wines are getting better with every vintage under winemaker Gabriel Bloise." - Tim Atkin, Argentina Special Report

Warm up with these juicy, 90+ point reds from Argentina!

2015 Chakana Estate Red Blend - "A 60/40 blend of malbec and cabernet sauvignon, this wine's fruit gains its freshness and floral notes from a high-altitude, cool-climate site. Texturally round, it had a lovely, creamy texture, with spices all over the palate. A charming flowery finish adds complexity. Think of grilled pork tenderloin to go with it." - Wine & Spirits Magazine (February 2017), 92 pts

2014 Chakana Estate Malbec - "...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." - The Wine Advocate (Issue #220, August 2015), 91 pts
93pts Tim Atkin / 91pts Wine & Spirits Magazine

2014 Maipe Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - "Fascinating aromas of dark berry, dried flower and fresh herb. Full body, tight and ripe fruit and a juicy finish. Very pretty length and firmness. Drink or hold." - James Suckling (May 23rd 2016), 92 pts

2015 Maipe Reserve Malbec - "A red with lots of dried fruit and spices follow through to a medium to full body, silky tannins and a fresh finish. Drink now."
- James Suckling (May 23rd 2016), 92 pts

Contact your Kysela Pere et Fils, LTD. sales representative, state distributor, or local retailer to place an order!

Happy Holidays! Here are 5 wines that will make a great impression at your party, on your table or under your tree:

Albada Garnacha (Calatayud) - 100% Garnacha, sustainably farmed, aged 8 months in American oak barrels. This is a young wine from very old Grenache vines. BTI awarded this 2014 vintage 90 points & a Gold Medal Best Buy designation, calling it "a rock solid Garnacha with appealing fruit flavors."

Vinsacro Dioro (Rioja) - 50% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo, 10% Graciano, 5% Monastrell and 5% Bobal. The blend of grapes are from 100+ year old "vidau" vineyards, where many varieties were planted together in the same plot. The winery's best barrels are set aside for the Dioro, which receives 17 months aging in French oak. Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate) calls this 2010 vintage "a terrific value from Rioja" whose modern winemakes delivers "plenty of flavor depth and character." (92pts Wine Advocate; 91pts Vinous)

Rebuli Prosecco (Valdobbiadene) - made from 100% Glera (Prosecco) grapes from the Valdobbiadene DOCG hills. Robert Parker awarded this high quality bubbly Prosecco 90pts, calling it "light-bodied and flowery with plenty of white peach, orange and pineapple notes in its exotic aromatics and flavors." Wine Spectator also rated in 90 pts, calling it "Well-knit and balanced; a textbook example."

Roland Champion Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc Champagne - Roland Champion is a small, 4th generation Grand Cru grower in the village of Chouilly, as well as a member of Champagne's elite Special Club. Their non-vintage brut is aged for 30 months (minimum) & is produced from the free run juice only. Subtle yet elegant, this classic Blanc de Blanc has scored 90+ points from Tanzer, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, BTI and i-Wine Review.

Corredera Amontillado (Sherry) - this Sherry is 100% Pedro Ximenez grapes, aged for 8 years in American oak. The grapes for this Amontillado come from the best vineyards in Sierra de Montilla and Moriles Alto. Velvety, warm, round and well-structured.

Contact your Kysela Pere et Fils, LTD. sales representative, state distributor, or local retailer to place an order. Best wishes this holiday season from all of us here at KPF!

Crisp, fresh Sauvignon Blanc makes a great summertime wine. It pairs well with grilled fish and summer salads, and is perfectly refreshing for sipping on its own.

New Zealand is considered to be the Sauvignon Blanc capital of the world. You'll recognize their Sauvignon Blancs by their herbaceous aromas, juicy gooseberry flavors and zesty citrus zing. 

Kysela offers three Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand:

Rubus Sauvignon Blanc (2015) - produced from grapes grown in select Waipara Valley vineyards. Rich gooseberry and tropical fruit aromas with an edge of complexity. Lively and refreshing with a long, lingering finish.

Vinterra Sauvignon Blanc (2015) - from the popular Marlborough region of New Zealand, this wine is quite enjoyable. Fresh, lively berry, passion fruit and citrusy aromas on the nose. Structured and intense with a fresh tropical finish.

Kennedy Point Sauvignon Blanc (2014) - Robert Parker of The Wine Advocate calls this Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc an 'outstanding value.' He describes it as "crisp and fresh with a hint of herbaceousness intermixed with notes of wet pebbles, melon and caramelized citrus; medium-bodied, surprisingly long and very well-crafted.”

Contact us to order these wines today!

Rosé wine has experienced double digit growth in the US (who is second in the world for rosé consumption, after France) for the past 10 years, according to research from Nielsen. Sales in the US of imported rosé over $12, as a category, grew by 56.4% volume and 60.4% in value! Certain areas, such as Provence, are experiencing even more tremendous growth. Wines of Provence recently announced that exports of rose wine from Provence to the United States grew by double digits for the 12th consecutive year, experiencing a 58% increase in sales volume & even more impressive 74% increase in value:

 “Figures like these confirm beyond a doubt that America has fallen in love with rosé,” says Eric Dufavet, Director of Wines of Provence. "We are proud that consumers worldwide have discovered the wines we have been creating here for 26 centuries. Rosé is deeply embedded in our culture and lifestyle; it is a pleasure to share this aspect of our heritage with the world.”

People are recognizing rosé for its quality, and they are drinking it year round. Kysela is pleased to offer a wide variety of highly rated, top notch dry rosés from around the world - view our full list here.