{"product_id":"kaiken-malbec-clasico-2024","title":"Kaiken Malbec Clasico 2024","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Kaiken Malbec Clasico\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaiken Malbec Clásico is a textbook Mendoza Malbec - bursting with ripe blackberries, juicy plums, and a lick of dark chocolate and spice from a gentle touch of oak. It’s smooth, full-bodied, and velvety, with soft tannins that make it dangerously easy to drink. There’s a little coffee and mocha in there too, adding richness without ever getting heavy. Think silky fruit, a savoury edge, and a fresh finish that keeps you coming back for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled steak with chimichurri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature cheddar or smoked vegan cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea smoky aubergine and black bean chilli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a proper crowd-pleaser - bold enough for a steak, but balanced enough to work with veggie dishes, too. Great for when you want a smooth, full-bodied red wine from Argentina that ticks all the boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Kaiken Malbec is a staple in our range, it always stands out in blind tastings because it's smooth and velvety and just a really pleasing style of wine. Malbec is still super popular and it's down to wines like this.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaiken\u003c\/strong\u003e takes its name from the wild geese that cross the Andes between Chile and Argentina – a journey mirrored by founder Aurelio Montes when he established the winery in Mendoza in 2002. With estate vineyards in Agrelo and the Uco Valley, Kaiken has become one of Argentina’s most respected producers, known for Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and pioneering Cabernet Franc. In 2024, Kaiken was named \u003cem\u003eNew World Producer of the Year\u003c\/em\u003e by the Sommelier Wine Awards and proudly achieved B-Corp certification, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and responsible winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: 100% Malbec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapes sourced from Agrelo vineyards at 950m altitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-harvested and berry-selected before fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermented in small tanks, with 20 days total maceration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40% aged for 6 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoils: silt, clay, sand, with stony subsoils from Andes erosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, still, full-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan: \u003c\/strong\u003eYes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.96 g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMendoza Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e offers superb value for its quality – ripe, plush fruit, a touch of oak, and a silky mouthfeel. It’s a versatile choice for grilled meats, hearty stews, or simply enjoying with friends over good conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaiken","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6560457605,"sku":"10182_B1","price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5962\/files\/SAVE5_Mix_Matchany6_12_c3f91397-c58f-42b3-92d1-1f9f403ecceb.jpg?v=1765451795","url":"https:\/\/www.reservewines.co.uk\/products\/kaiken-malbec-clasico-2024","provider":"Reserve Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}