Winemaker Notes
It dazzles with an intense ruby color with a slight violet hue, bright and deep. The aromas are intense, balanced, and elegant, with a precise yet complex fruit expression. Its delicate scents are reminiscent of wild berries, spices, and wild herbs. On the palate, it is straightforward and broad, with great amplitude, fine textures, and a very well-integrated fruity character, alongside the oak notes from aging. A fresh palate, with a precise, harmonious, and smooth mouthfeel. A persistent finish reveals its great aging potential. An authentic Red Wine that reflects its two creators, Aurelio and Francis, crafted with Kaiken's finest components.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Spiced cherries, berries, tobacco, sweet red peppers and a touch of cigar box. Medium- to full-bodied on the palate with firm, lightly chewy tannins and a lengthy finish. 40% cabernet sauvignon, 30% malbec, 20% merlot and 10% petit verdot.
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Jeb Dunnuck
A red blend by Francis Mallmann, the 2021 Disobedience combines 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec, 20% Merlot, and 10% Petit Verdot. Perfumed aromatics of violet pave the way to a food-friendly palate of supple tannin and light structure. Age-worthy through 2033.
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Wine Enthusiast
Firm and flavorful, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend includes a significant percentage of Malbec and Merlot. The bouquet bursts with oak spices and introduces a full-bodied palate. Chocolate and blackberries show over a soft texture.
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Wine Spectator
A structured and savory rendition, whose strong graphite base note melds with a dense yet vibrant core of plum and raspberry inflected with dried herb and sandalwood nuances. The tannins show some grip but don’t get in the way. Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot.
In 2000, Aurelio Montes, winemaker and founding member of Viña Montes in Chile, visited Mendoza and fell in love with its people, its terroir, the winegrowing culture and the opportunity to both learn and contribute his experience, anticipating the great potential pulsing in the area and Argentine vineyards in general.
After a series of exploratory trips, Kaiken Wines was born in 2002. Much like the caiquenes, the wild geese that fly over Patagonia between Chile and Argentina, Mr. Montes decided to cross the Andes with a firm purpose in mind: making great wines by combining the exceptional geographical conditions offered by Mendoza with the work and talent of both Chilean and Argentine experts.
Kaiken Winery is located in the district of Vistalba and relies on state-of-the-art technology. All of its wines are made with grapes sourced from estates distributed across the very best winemaking areas in the provinces of Mendoza (such as Vistalba, Agrelo and Vista Flores) and Salta (Cafayate).
Kaiken Wines stand out for their elegance and modern style without compromising varietal typicity. The following lines are currently available: Kaiken Mai, Obertura Aventura,Kaiken Disobedience by Francis Mallmann, Ultra, Indómito, Terroir Series and Estate Series.
One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the best of these are densely hued, fragrant, full of fruit and boast a structure that begs for cellar time. Somm Secret—Blends from Bordeaux are generally earthier compared to those from the New World, which tend to be fruit-dominant.
By far the largest and best-known winemaking province in Argentina, Mendoza is responsible for over 70% of the country’s enological output. Set in the eastern foothills of the Andes Mountains, the climate is dry and continental, presenting relatively few challenges for viticulturists during the growing season. Mendoza, divided into several distinctive sub-regions, including Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, is the source of some of the country’s finest wines.
For many wine lovers, Mendoza is practically synonymous with Malbec. Originally a Bordelaise variety brought to Argentina by the French in the mid-1800s, here it found success and renown that it never knew in its homeland where a finicky climate gives mixed results. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Pinot Noir are all widely planted here as well (and sometimes even blended with each other or Malbec). Mendoza's main white varieties include Chardonnay, Torrontés, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.