Malbec, Kaiken Ultra, Mendoza 2021, Argentina

In notes signed by Aaron Romano, Senior Editor of the iconic magazine Wine Spectator from Napa.

Ultra Malbec 2022, 91 pts

Scents of chaparral, herbs, cassis and sandalwood. Silky palate of blackberry and plum. Persistent finish on mineral tannins.

A wine that reaffirms the consistency achieved with the 2021 harvest.

Kaiken Ultra Malbec has been recognized as one of the best wines.

 The 2021 vintage earned its place as the top Argentine wine on the list, ranking #30 in the prestigious publication's 2024 Top 100.

There's an alluring, wild quality to this red, with chaparral and mountain herb notes up front. In contrast, olive, peppercorn and fresh leather accents chime in to join the concentrated core of plum and berry flavours, which lengthen nicely around fresh acidity before finishing smooth, with a lingering herbal element.