2016 Vina Cobos Malbec Chanares Estate
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Bright ruby-red. Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, cassis and bitter chocolate are lifted by violet and wild herbs. Concentrated, plush and pliant but without any excessive sweetness to its palate-staining flavors of blackberry, blueberry, violet and spices. Perfectly integrated acidity somehow gives this seamless wine a light touch. Consistent from start to extremely long, ripely tannic finish, this wine was a sentimental favorite in my tastings this summer owing to its energy and classic dryness. To split hairs: these vines were just ten years old in 2016 and so the wine does not show quite the depth or refinement of tannins of the Cobos Malbec Marchiori Estate but this is a wine--and a site--to follow. (14.1% alcohol)
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
James Suckling
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This is really linear and compacted with blue fruits, blackberry, hot stone and hints of spice. Full body, firm and silky tannins. Hints currant bush that bright and beautiful finish. Black currants at the end. Drink or hold.
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.