Kaiken Malbec

It took one visit to Mendoza for famed winemaker and founder Aurelio Montes of Viña Montes in Chile to fall head over heels in love with the people and terroir. He wanted to merge the best of both countries through his winemaking experience and create something new. Kaiken Winery founded in 2002 in Vistalba, Mendoza. State of the art technology, estate focused wines reflecting elegance and a modern style without compromising the grape varietals true characters. Indomito is hand harvested from vineyard at 950 meters altitude. Pre-fermentation in cool temperatures maceration for 4 days. Fermentation lasts for 7 days in concrete tanks using selected and native yeasts. Post-fermentation maceration lasted 20 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally in the concrete tanks. Ageing in concrete tanks for 10 months, then 4 months in bottle before being released.

Kaiken Malbec Indomito 2019

Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Blend of 45% Malbec, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% top secret, this heady Malbec is full fleshy and juicy black fruit and floral - ripe blackberries, black raspberries, cherry, blueberry, violets, roses and lilies along with dusty minerals, dried herbs (sage and thyme) and bramble. The lovely sweetness is balanced by the moderate tannins, lively acidity and fruity finish. This wine was made to be enjoyed and flows so very easily. Open 2 bottles because one won’t be enough, seriously hedonistic in its deliciousness ( under $20 it won’t break the bank). Boom!

Malbec = meat so grill up some buffalo burgers with blue cheese, lamb kebabs with rosemary and garlic or stuffed portobello mushrooms.