We recently tasted a Malbec wine purchased from a Natural and Organic Food Store. It was a Kaiken Malbec 2009 from Mendoza, Argentina for $12.99 with 14.5% alcohol. Malbecs are known for their dark red or violet color. We noted black fruit on the nose with a hint of vanilla, followed by the same black fruit on the palate. There was some mid palate chalkiness or a leathery taste which my tasting partner finds to be common in Malbecs. It was a balanced wine a decent finish with some tannins. We found it to be a good everyday table wine.
Kaiken Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina $12.99 90-92 pts
