Viña Cobos
About Viña Cobos
Anyone interested in the finest Californian wine will be familiar with the name of Paul Hobbs. A legend in his own time, he has made enormous contributions to fine wine around the world, consulting with - and making - wine at dozens of top estates from Cahors to Napa to Argentina.
His latest project in Argentina, Viña Cobos is one of the most exciting in the country. Rooted deeply within the breath-taking surroundings of Argentina’s Mendoza region, Paul Hobbs was the founding partner of what has become one of the county's most respected and sought-after estates.
Having been fascinated by the potential of this terroir since 1988, Hobbs meticulously recruited and planned for his new project resulting in a first vintage in 1999. One of the single most important players in the advancement of Argentina as an internationally recognised fine wine country, as opposed to a source for oceans of good value, everyday drinking wine, Viña Cobos simply must be on the radar of all serious oenophiles and collectors.
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Mendoza | 1 | - |
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£1,089.89 |
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Mendoza | 5 | - |
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£1,089.89 |
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Mendoza | 9 | - |
Inc. VAT
£637.94 |
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Mendoza | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£637.94 |
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Mendoza | 6 | 100 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£404.00 |
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James Suckling (100)Extremely pure and aromatic with sandalwood, blackcurrant, fresh-mushroom and rose-petal character. Full body and an extremely compact center palate with profound tannins that are so polished, drawing you down and down into the wine. Goes on and on. Be patient. Drink after 2025. 2,200 bottles made. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 100 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£981.62 |
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James Suckling (100)Extremely pure and aromatic with sandalwood, blackcurrant, fresh-mushroom and rose-petal character. Full body and an extremely compact center palate with profound tannins that are so polished, drawing you down and down into the wine. Goes on and on. Be patient. Drink after 2025. 2,200 bottles made. |
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Mendoza | 3 | 100 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£522.02 |
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James Suckling (100)A compact and polished Cobos with lots of dark fruit, as well as green olives, flowers and stems. Raspberries and forest fruit, too. Full-bodied, very tight and compressed. Melted tannins give great presence and mouth-feel, but the feeling is that they are invisible. It goes on for minutes. Sensational. So sophisticated and thoughtful. An archetypal malbec from Argentina. Better after 2027. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 93+ (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£594.29 |
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Vinous (93+)(14.8% alcohol; from ten-year-old vines on sandy soil with a lot of big stones; aged in 65% new oak; Vignoni describes this as a more rustic site surrounded by countryside, with a lot of native herb influence; production was just three tons per hectare in 2015). Saturated ruby. Very primary nose dominated by a stony quality. Highly concentrated and extremely primary, offering flavors of blackberry, blueberry, violet, licorice, wild herbs and lightly fusel crushed rock (Vignoni described this note as water on hot rocks). Finishes with an impression of medicinal reserve and slowly building length. This juicy but youthfully imploded wine, which carries a relatively low pH of 3.4, finishes firmly tannic and needs time to expand in the bottle. There's no easy sweetness here. |
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Mendoza | 6 | 89 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£481.49 |
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Vinous (89)(14.9% alcohol): Bright medium ruby. Rather wild nose offers aromas of blackberry, licorice, leather and game. Dense and plush but with only modest sweetness to its flavors of very dark berries, licorice, pepper, minerals and game. Today the wine's firm acidity is shortening its finish, which features slightly drying tannins and a faintly tart quality. Very distinctive but needs time to harmonize its disparate components. The 2013 version was silkier at the same stage. |
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Mendoza | 4 | 93 (VN) |
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£486.04 |
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Vinous (93)(14.7% alcohol): Bright, saturated ruby. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, licorice and violet convey more aromatic lift and interest than the Rebón Vineyard bottling. A major step up in energy and definition on the palate too but still with noteworthy thickness of texture to the concentrated, brambly blueberry, cassis and floral flavors. A savory quality contributes juiciness. The firm but suave tannins are easily supported by the wine's strong fruit. Very long on the aftertaste. A beauty. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 94 (JS) |
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£347.09 |
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James Suckling (94)A tight and focused red with dried berry, chocolate and spice character. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a smoky, berry aftertaste. Rich finish. Drink now. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 90 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£433.24 |
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Vinous (90)(14.6% alcohol): Saturated ruby. Deeply pitched aroma of chocolate truffle conveys a port-like, almost raisiny ripeness. Then large-scaled, thick and sweet in the mouth, with the strong chocolate quality dominating. This downright confectionery Malbec will be a crowd-pleaser among fans of the style but I find it a bit heavy, in need of more energy and lift. I see no reason to hold off on drinking this as it's unlikely to become more interesting with bottle age. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 99 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£646.84 |
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James Suckling (99)Blackberries, ink and blueberries with black-tea and bark undertones. Full-bodied with density and richness that is well framed with beautiful, round and polished tannins and a seamless texture. Goes on for minutes. Try after 2026, but already great. |
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Mendoza | 4 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£293.09 |
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James Suckling (98)This old-vine chardonnay shows beautiful density and polish, with a round, creamy texture. It’s full-bodied, refined, soft and fluffy. Fresh and bright. Intense, yet subtle. Korean pear and cherry blossom. Wonderful white with unique character. 400 cases made. Drink now or hold. |
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Mendoza | 1 | - |
In Bond
£889.00 |
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Mendoza | 5 | - |
In Bond
£889.00 |
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Mendoza | 9 | - |
In Bond
£522.00 |
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Mendoza | 2 | - |
In Bond
£522.00 |
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Mendoza | 6 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
£334.00 |
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James Suckling (100)Extremely pure and aromatic with sandalwood, blackcurrant, fresh-mushroom and rose-petal character. Full body and an extremely compact center palate with profound tannins that are so polished, drawing you down and down into the wine. Goes on and on. Be patient. Drink after 2025. 2,200 bottles made. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
£810.00 |
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James Suckling (100)Extremely pure and aromatic with sandalwood, blackcurrant, fresh-mushroom and rose-petal character. Full body and an extremely compact center palate with profound tannins that are so polished, drawing you down and down into the wine. Goes on and on. Be patient. Drink after 2025. 2,200 bottles made. |
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Mendoza | 3 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
£427.00 |
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James Suckling (100)A compact and polished Cobos with lots of dark fruit, as well as green olives, flowers and stems. Raspberries and forest fruit, too. Full-bodied, very tight and compressed. Melted tannins give great presence and mouth-feel, but the feeling is that they are invisible. It goes on for minutes. Sensational. So sophisticated and thoughtful. An archetypal malbec from Argentina. Better after 2027. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 93+ (VN) |
In Bond
£476.00 |
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Vinous (93+)(14.8% alcohol; from ten-year-old vines on sandy soil with a lot of big stones; aged in 65% new oak; Vignoni describes this as a more rustic site surrounded by countryside, with a lot of native herb influence; production was just three tons per hectare in 2015). Saturated ruby. Very primary nose dominated by a stony quality. Highly concentrated and extremely primary, offering flavors of blackberry, blueberry, violet, licorice, wild herbs and lightly fusel crushed rock (Vignoni described this note as water on hot rocks). Finishes with an impression of medicinal reserve and slowly building length. This juicy but youthfully imploded wine, which carries a relatively low pH of 3.4, finishes firmly tannic and needs time to expand in the bottle. There's no easy sweetness here. |
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Mendoza | 6 | 89 (VN) |
In Bond
£382.00 |
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Vinous (89)(14.9% alcohol): Bright medium ruby. Rather wild nose offers aromas of blackberry, licorice, leather and game. Dense and plush but with only modest sweetness to its flavors of very dark berries, licorice, pepper, minerals and game. Today the wine's firm acidity is shortening its finish, which features slightly drying tannins and a faintly tart quality. Very distinctive but needs time to harmonize its disparate components. The 2013 version was silkier at the same stage. |
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Mendoza | 4 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
£389.00 |
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Vinous (93)(14.7% alcohol): Bright, saturated ruby. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, licorice and violet convey more aromatic lift and interest than the Rebón Vineyard bottling. A major step up in energy and definition on the palate too but still with noteworthy thickness of texture to the concentrated, brambly blueberry, cassis and floral flavors. A savory quality contributes juiciness. The firm but suave tannins are easily supported by the wine's strong fruit. Very long on the aftertaste. A beauty. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 94 (JS) |
In Bond
£270.00 |
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James Suckling (94)A tight and focused red with dried berry, chocolate and spice character. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a smoky, berry aftertaste. Rich finish. Drink now. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
£345.00 |
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Vinous (90)(14.6% alcohol): Saturated ruby. Deeply pitched aroma of chocolate truffle conveys a port-like, almost raisiny ripeness. Then large-scaled, thick and sweet in the mouth, with the strong chocolate quality dominating. This downright confectionery Malbec will be a crowd-pleaser among fans of the style but I find it a bit heavy, in need of more energy and lift. I see no reason to hold off on drinking this as it's unlikely to become more interesting with bottle age. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 99 (JS) |
In Bond
£523.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Blackberries, ink and blueberries with black-tea and bark undertones. Full-bodied with density and richness that is well framed with beautiful, round and polished tannins and a seamless texture. Goes on for minutes. Try after 2026, but already great. |
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Mendoza | 4 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£225.00 |
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James Suckling (98)This old-vine chardonnay shows beautiful density and polish, with a round, creamy texture. It’s full-bodied, refined, soft and fluffy. Fresh and bright. Intense, yet subtle. Korean pear and cherry blossom. Wonderful white with unique character. 400 cases made. Drink now or hold. |
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