The Chakana Estate Malbec nose reveals dried plum and dark fruits, exotic spices, with hints of violet and chocolate. Round and fleshy, with enticing crushed plum and boysenberry fruit enlivened by a liquorice snap note. Fresh acidity lies buried on the medium-weight, juicy finish.Following 12 months ageing in oak barrels the Chakana Estate Malbec retains the concentrated plum and damson character but also develops exotic spicy flavours with hints of chocolate and violets on the nose.