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Achaval-Ferrer Quimera vs Kaiken Terroir Series Malbec

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Achaval-Ferrer Quimera
Mendoza, Argentina · Red blend
€43
The steal
Dead ringer
Kaiken Terroir Series Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€11 save €32

Tale of the taste

Achaval-Ferrer Quimera Kaiken Terroir Series Malbec
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Malbec in the blendSame Mendoza postcodeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 26% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €11 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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