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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Vinous (92)
(14.5% alcohol): Bright full ruby. Sexy, higher-pitched aromas of black raspberry, mocha and leather convey a distinctly wild element. Complex, soil-inflected flavors of dark berries, leather, coffee and mocha. Sweet, suave, highly concentrated wine with a silky texture and firm but ripe, harmonious tannins. Another couple years of bottle aging should be rewarded.Inc. VAT£579.89 -
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.Inc. VAT£140.00 -
James Suckling (94)
Aromas of dried meat, dark fruit and currant. Decadent character. Full body, chocolate, tea and berry. Velvety tannins and a savory finish. 95% cabernet sauvignon with the balance malbec. Drink or hold.Inc. VAT£841.94
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Vinous (92)
(14.5% alcohol): Bright full ruby. Sexy, higher-pitched aromas of black raspberry, mocha and leather convey a distinctly wild element. Complex, soil-inflected flavors of dark berries, leather, coffee and mocha. Sweet, suave, highly concentrated wine with a silky texture and firm but ripe, harmonious tannins. Another couple years of bottle aging should be rewarded.In Bond£464.00 -
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.In Bond£114.00 -
James Suckling (94)
Aromas of dried meat, dark fruit and currant. Decadent character. Full body, chocolate, tea and berry. Velvety tannins and a savory finish. 95% cabernet sauvignon with the balance malbec. Drink or hold.In Bond£692.00