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2014 Chakana Red Estate Blend - 91 PTS - W&S

wine and spirits logo 250"Malbec accounts for 60 percent of this blend, adding soft tannins and seductive violet notes to cabernet sauvignon’s firm, tannic structure, while syrah fills in with its meaty, spicy fruit. It’s a complex, rich red from growers in Gualtallary and Altamira, both in the Uco Valley."
- Wine & Spirits (April 2016), 91 pts

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2014 Chakana Red Estate Blend - 94 PTS - TA

tim atkin logo 250"Syrah has been dropped from the blend here, leaving Malbec with 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. This is a delicious, high-toned cuvée with notes of clove and white pepper, understated oak, seamless tannins and a palate-cleansing freshness that makes you want to go on drinking. Drink: 2016-2023"
- - Tim Atkin (Argentina Special Report 2016),94 pts

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2015 Chakana Estate Red Blend - 90 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 90 pts"Animal, dried berry and prune aromas lead to a reserved palate featuring rubbery subdued tannins. Savory dark-berry flavors are earthy and herbal, while this is short and minty on the finish. While nothing miraculous, this blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah rises to a fairly high level. - Michael Schachner"

- Wine Enthusiast (March 2019), 90 pts

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2015 Chakana Red Estate Blend - 92 PTS - VINOUS

vinous logo"Bright, dark red with ruby highlights. Pure but subdued scents of dark raspberry, pepper, chocolate and menthol. Fine-grained, savory and fresh; an alluring, delineated midweight with spicy and floral high notes to its raspberry and currant fruit flavors. The peppery quality carries through the wine and perks up the finish. The tannins are firm but harmonious. This impeccably balanced, structured wine finishes with firm but harmonious tannins and subtly palate-staining spicy length. - Stephen Tanzer"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (July 2017), 92 pts

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2015 Chakana Red Estate Blend - 92 PTS - W&S

wine and spirits logo 250"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

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2015 Chakana Red Estate Blend - 94 PTS - TA

tim atkin logo 250"The blend of this wine used to change every year, but has now settled on Malbec with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, combining elements from Paraje Altamira, Gualtallary and Chacayes. Fresh, elegant and beautifully balanced, it’s another triumph from Chakana. 2018-25."
- Tim Atkin, Argentina 2017 Special Report, 94 pts

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2016 Chakana Estate Red Blend - 90 PTS - WA

"The 2016 Estate Selection Red Blend was produced with grapes from different parts of the Valle de Uco and includes 70% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. It matured in 50/50 French barriques and oak vats for one year. It shows some aromas of violets and dark cherries with sweet spices. The palate reveals very good freshness, fine tannins and a good finish. 25,000 bottles were filled in December 2017. - Luis Gutiérrez"

- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #237, June 2018), 90 pts

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