2008 Kaiken Corte

2008 Kaiken Corte

2008 Kaiken Corte

Decided to uncork this wine at Christmas dinner (turkey, spiced meatball stew, dark meat stuffing) even though it wasn’t the best option and my fellow diners unanimously said that they’d drink this wine any day with food it shouldn’t be paired with. It was great!

The 2008 Kaiken Corte is a dark purplish ruby in the glass.  It’s jammy fruit, black licorice and dark chocolate on the nose.  In the glass, this wine is velvety yet bold with layers of ripe dark berries, spicy notes and a lonnnnnng finish.  Kept thinking of BBQ ribs as I sipped on this Argentinean wine. 80% Malbec , 12% Bonarda, 8% Petit Verdot.

This wine was provided to me for sampling and I’m adding to my repertoire as it’s truly enjoyable.

At around $12 a bottle, a case won’t break the bank but will have your guests praising this neat wine at your next BBQ.

2007 Alta Vista Atemporal Blend

2007 Alta Vista Atemporal

2007 Alta Vista Atemporal

I selected this wine for a ‘blends’ tasting last week since it’s 43% Malbec, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Syrah, and 10% Petit Verdot.

The 2007 Alta Vista Atemporal is just about the darkest purple wine you’ll find and it’s gorgeous to look at in the glass.  The nose is light upon uncorking but decanting for 30 minutes enhanced the bouquet and brought out some notes of spice and black cherry.  This Mendoza, Argentina wine was aged for 12 months in French oak.  The taste is floral from the Malbec, smoky from the Syrah and with some light tannins from the Cabernet.  The finish is long and enjoyable.  Good buy at the price point.

90 Points by Wine Spectator

Around $15.