This delicious Merlot offers an intense nose of cassis, ripe red berries, and subtle spicy notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied and elegant, with firm but silky tannins and a well-structured core. Flavours of black cherry, plum, and a touch of vanilla from French oak integrate seamlessly, leading to a long, layered finish - so a second glass is an absolute must!

Kaiken Winery, founded in 2002 by legendary Chilean winemaker Aurelio Montes, embodies a bold vision: to bring the best of Mendoza to the world while bridging the Andes, much like the wild Kaiken geese that migrate between Chile and Argentina. After recognising the exceptional potential of Mendoza’s vineyards, Montes set out to craft wines that express both the region’s unique terroirs and its capacity for premium viticulture. Today, Kaiken is a benchmark for quality in Argentina, earning accolades such as “New World Producer of the Year” at the Sommelier Wine Awards 2024, alongside B-Corp certification, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainable and socially responsible winemaking. Kaiken’s vineyards span the heart of Mendoza and the high-altitude Uco Valley, focusing on Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Many of these sites include century-old vines, particularly in the historic Vistalba district of Luján de Cuyo. The winery combines tradition and modernity, with small-batch fermentation in concrete tanks, careful barrel ageing, and precise vineyard management to allow each wine to reflect the full character of its terroir. Under the guidance of winemakers Gustavo Hörmann and Juan Pablo Solís, Kaiken emphasises sustainable practices, biodiversity, and regenerative agriculture, producing wines that are expressive, elegant, and true to the spirit of Mendoza.