Superb, complex Malbec from Neuquén province of Argentina. With Javier and Chieko in Buenos Aires. Crazy inexpensive here (equivalent of US$5.50) but still toward the upper range of Malbecs. — 2 months ago
Good fruit but nicely restrained. — 4 months ago
Soft, easy drinking and lovely. However, not at all a classical tannic, leathery, flat iron steak wine. Lovely — 2 months ago
My first wine from Patagonia. In the light to medium bodied savoury mould. Red cherry, a touch of strawberry, red florals and a gamey note. Medium plus intensity on the palate. Varnishy notes. If tasted blind I could’ve picked this as Australian, like Gippsland, where we have just been. Not overly complex but it is young and still tight. It will develop further in the 2020 to 2030 decade. Picked off the Wine List at Supernormal Melbourne - fabulous food. — 3 months ago
Really quite nice. On the very restrained end of the spectrum. 12.5%, quite herby and minerally vs fruity. Hadn’t had Chacra before and so made it part of my “branch out” case with wines from outside of France, Italy, and Germany. Nice pairing with mustard and tarragon chicken thighs. Great delicacy to the mouthfeel. Finish a bit lacking keeping this from being higher. — 2 months ago
Needs time to blow off the baby fat, better on day 2 actually.
Fruit forward with ripe raspberries & huckleberries with some baking spice, a touch of bark and a a fresh, mineral note.
On the palate this is plush with velvety, juicy, rich tannins, fresh acidity and a nice mineral streak. Balanced & with nice flow.
Unabashedly new world style yet with a good drink factor. — 4 months ago
Jess
Medium-pale ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, raspberry, strawberry floral. Soft, supple tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 9 days ago