Reviews & Ratings

2011 Tikal Argentina & Chile (Red Blends) "Natural"

Winery: Tikal

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Natural"

Wine Category: Argentina & Chile (Red Blends)

Grape blend: 60% Malbec & 40% Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Mendoza

State or country: Argentina

Price: $23

Cases produced: 4,500

KWG Score: 90.3 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: July 14, 2013

Wine Review: This opaque and dark ruby colored red blend from Argentina opens with a ripe blackberry bouquet with a hint of anise and oak in the background. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced, fruit forward and jammy. The flavor profile is a ripe blackberry and black licorice blend with notes of oak and a hint of boysenberry. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins are sticky and show nice length. This fruit bomb would be a very nice barbecue wine. I would serve it with ribs. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This is Malbec and Syrah in their most natural expression of untouched grapes shining through and capturing the true essence of the organic vineyard where they were picked. It has a beautiful pomegranate color and aroma of fresh red cherries with light French oak undertones. The palate is fresh and lively with black raspberry and spiced mocha notes. A great companion to barbeque or burgers, and incredibly easy to drink on its own. A real crowd pleaser.

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