Product Overview
The 2018 Kaiken Ultra Malbec displays elegant aromas that are floral and spicy, with black fruit notes reminiscent of blueberries and blackberries. The palate is fresh, complex, and persistent with intense dark berry notes and subtle, spicy undertones of rosemary, thyme, and dry flowers with smooth tannins in the finish. Always an excellent value for those looking for a smooth, fruit-driven Malbec.
Varietal Composition: 100% Malbec
Appellation: Mendoza, Argentina
Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels, 33% new, followed by 6 months in bottle prior to release
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
93 Points - James Suckling
91 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"Baked blackberry and plum aromas include notes of coffee and raisin on the nose. Spiky acidity lends texture to the medium-depth palate, while this tastes of blackberry and cassis before transitioning to chocolate and toast on the finish. Drink through 2024." -MS, 4/1/21
