2018 Vina Cobos Malbec
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The depth and clarity of the aromatics is striking, with dark spices, majoring on liqourice, turmeric and black pepper, alongside nutmeg and clove-spiced black cherry and damson fruits. Offers nuance and a ton of beauty. This is a no-till vineyard with naturally present grasses. Whole cluster, from one of the upper reaches of the Chanares vineyard, granite rock soils with limestone, Paul Hobbs director and owner, Andres Vignoni winemaker.
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Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
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The 2018 Malbec Cobos is a blend of grapes from Los Arboles, Perdriel and Villa Bastías that spent 18 months in 63% new barrels. A dense, purplish red in the glass, the intense, extremely nuanced nose offers notes of rose, cherry, plum, herbs, lavender, lemon zest and graphite along with an odd whiff of stems. Potent and concentrated but in a relaxed, juicy way, it’s alluringly oxymoronic: muscular but compact, very juicy and long-lasting, but with the grace of the top ethereal wines
About the producer
Viña Cobos is a pioneering producer in Mendoza, known for being the first Argentinian estate to produce a 100-point wine. Founded and run by star California winemaker Paul Hobbs, Viña Cobos has been instrumental in raising the profile of fine wine in Argentina.