We've been seeing some exciting new arrivals here at Kysela over the past few months, but let's face it - the classics are hard to beat! One of our favorite wines from one of our favorite wineries is Chakana Winery's Maipe Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
For starters, Maipe was the Lord of the Winds for the ancient Andean Indians. He is still called upon to clear the skies after heavy rain, or to temper the summer heat. Especially the heat wave over Kysela's warehouse this past week.
Maipe Reserve is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 70% of the wine is aged 12 months in French oak barrels to fully reveal the character of the Andean terroir, and the remaining 30% is aged in concrete vats. Robert Parker of The Wine Advocate praised this value, saying "...this lush wine is a terrific value in Cabernet Sauvignon... It's deep ruby color is accompanied by uncomplicated notes of blackcurrants, licorice and a touch of vanilla. Medium-bodied, straightforward, delicious and surprisingly concentrated for a wine in this price range, it should drink well for 3-6 years. It is not easy to find Cabernet Sauvignon for under $25 a bottle at this quality level, but this 2013 delivers"
So while you're summoning Maipe, Lord of the Winds, to cool things down...enjoy a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve!
