Kaiken Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
88 points, “Best Buy” (Oct 2015)Wine Notes & Recommendations
- Grape Varieties
- 95% Cabernet Sauvignon
5% Malbec - Appellation
- 100% of the grapes come from the Agrelo vineyard, where most of the vines were planted more than 50 years ago.
- Aging
- 40% of the blend was aged for 6 months in French oak barrels
- Serving
- 15° – 17° C.
59° – 62° F. - Decanting
- Best decanted for 15 minutes decanting before drinking.
- Food Pairing
- Recommended to accompany strong flavored foods like lamb, beef and pork meats.
88Points
Kaiken Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Region: Kaiken
WINERY OVERVIEW
Aurelio Montes, founder and winemaker of Chile’s renowned Montes winery, established Kaiken after falling in love with Argentina’s terrior-driven wines. Kaiken are a distinctive breed of geese that crisscross above the Andes across Chile and Argentina. In emulation of its namesake, the Kaiken brand reflects the best of both sides of the Andes. Today, the combination of Chilean winemakers and phenomenal estate locations –Maipu (Cruz de Piedra), Lujan de Cuyo (Ugarteche, Agrelo) and Valle de Uco – produce exceptional Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.
WINEMAKER PROFILE
Aurelio Montes, Founder & Chief Winemaker
An industry pioneer, Aurelio Montes brings his education, experience and expertise to Argentina with Kaiken. Applying the ingenuity synonymous with the Montes brand, Aurelio Montes and his son Aurelio Jr. have captured the exceptional elements of the terroir, resulting in wines full of character, personality, elegance and expression.
Region: Argentina