Today's Wine Review
2019 Kaiken Malbec "Mai"
Winery: Kaiken
Vintage: 2019
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Mai"
Wine Category: Malbec
Grape blend: 100% Malbec
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Mendoza
State or country: Argentina
Price: $90
Cases produced: 1,250
KWG Score: 94.6 (based on 3 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (95)
Review date: April 29, 2025
Wine Review: This slightly opaque and dark red colored Malbec from Kaiken opens with an espresso and black jellybean bouquet with hints of black cherry. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, velvety, lush, and seamless. The flavor profile is a tasty black cherry and black plum blend with notes of graphite and black pepper. We also detected hints of dried herbs. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and polished medium tannins drift away nicely. We would pair this excellent Malbec with a filet mignon at your favorite steakhouse. Enjoy - Ken & Mark
Winemaker Notes: Sight: Deep red-violet color.
Nose: Delicate aromas of currant and cherry with notes of tobacco.
Palate: A wine with big, round body and velvety tannins.
Food Pairing: Lamb, poultry, cheeses.
Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Kaiken 2019 Mai Malbec.
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