KYSELA PERE ET FILS, LTD.

 "This red opens with intense notes of dried herbs followed by gentle aromas of black fruit. Oak is well integrated and joins herbaceous flavors on the supple palate. A persistent finish offers a drop of espresso. - Jesica VARGAS"

- Wine Enthusiast (February 2023), 90 pts

"From its deep, tarry mineral-driven nose to drying plum skin tannins, this 12-month French oak barrel-aged red offers structure and texture. Wet stone placates the palate, while grilled steak notes are intense. Blackberry washes any edges, followed by an anise and soy sauce savory finish."

- The Tasting Panel (November/December 2021), 92 pts

"Svelte and precise, with a minerally essence to the well-knit red currant and dried raspberry flavors. Hints of beef carpaccio midpalate lead to a finish that lingers with underbrush and cedar accents. Drink now through 2025. 3,000 cases made, 625 cases imported.- Kim Markus"
- Wine Spectator (December 15th 2021), 91 pts

"The juicy and concentrated 2019 Maipe Malbec Reserve is produced with a blend of grapes from Agrelo and Valle de Uco and aged in concrete vats and French oak barrels for 12 months. The wine is floral and spicy, solid, varietal and nicely balanced. It has clout. 50,000 bottles produced. - Luis Gutiérrez"

- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (March 2021), 89 pts

"Pulled from estate vineyards in Agrelo, at 3,000 feet in altitude, this is fresh and brisk. A year in oak barrels contributed some toasty spice, but the lasting impression is of red fruit—cranberry, currant, red cherry and red plum. Lively, open and lasting, it’s flexible enough to pour with anything, from mac and cheese to sauerbraten."
- Wine & Spirits (October 2020), 90 pts

"The juicy and fruit-driven 2017 Maipe Malbec Reserve is produced with a selection of grapes from Agrelo and aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. The oak is barely noticeable and comes through as a soft, easy-to-drink Malbec. 360,000 bottles produced. - Luis Gutiérrez"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #237, June 2018), 87 pts

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"Despite what seems like a touch of volatility, this Malbec locks in on black-fruit aromas with a pinch of rubber. A pulpy palate is healthy, while this tastes of berry fruits and dark plum prior to a finish with modest intensity and drive. - MICHAEL SCHACHNER"
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine (September 2018), 88 pts

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"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

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"The 2014 Maipe Malbec Reserve, from a selection of better exposed parcels aged 12 months in French oak, has notes of cedar wood, blackberry, cassis, espresso bean and plum. It is an attractive, medium-bodied wine with light tannin, but excellent depth, purity and overall equilibrium. Drink it over the next 3-4 years."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (March 2016), 89 pts - Excellent Wine Values for Under $25

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"Concentrated red berry, plum and red currant flavors give this plenty of punch. The lively finish shows mouthwatering white pepper and red licorice notes. Drink now through 2018. 10,000 cases made.- Kim Markus"
- Wine Spectator (December 31st 2014), 89 pts

Go To 2013 Maipe Malbec Reserve

"This large winery in Mendoza, Argentina makes numerous wines under the Maipe, Chakana and Cueva de las Manos labels. Almost all of them represent good values. The 2013 Maipe Malbec Reserve is 100% Malbec aged 12 months in French oak. It exhibits notes of blackberries, white chocolate, licorice and spring flowers. Medium-bodied with excellent concentration, a savory freshness and a juicy, succulent finish. Enjoy it over the next 1-2 years. - Robert Parker"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (November 2014), 87 pts

Go To 2012 Maipe Malbec Reserve

"The 2012 Malbec Reserve, a 100% hand-harvested Malbec from the estate's finest vineyard parcels. Aged 12 months in French oak, it possesses a softer style than the Cabernet Sauvignon with more minerality as well as lots of blackberry, white chocolate, incense and graphite characteristics. Deep ruby/purple-hued, rich and full-bodied, it is a full-throttle, stunning Malbec to drink over the next 4-5 years.Maipe is one of my favorite value selections from Fran Kysela as the wines are exceptionally well-made, and sell for a song."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #208, August 2013), 91 pts

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"Grown in Agrelo, this is a well made take on a modern style, with liqueur-like red and black fruit that speaks to the ripeness of the grapes. Underneath, there’s a tannic base that carries the weight without a problem and acidity that lifts it all, leaving a sense of freshness."

- Wine & Spirits Magazine (February 2013), 90 pts + YEAR'S BEST

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