Vina Cobos by Paul Hobbs Bramare Valle De Uco Chardonnay 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Vina Cobos by Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Bramare Valle De Uco Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Valle de Uco (San Carlos, Tupungato, Tunuyán), Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Tim Atkin 92; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93

Tasting Note
Pale yellow with green hues. Aromas of orange peel, green apple and white flowers. Crisp, energetic palate with bright acidity, mineral notes, subtle oak spice and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, seared salmon, creamy risotto, lobster with butter, mild soft cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, ceviche, miso-glazed fish, Thai green curry (milder versions), grilled scallops with soy-citrus dressing.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; 80% fermented in stainless steel, 20% fermented and aged in new French oak barrels (~10 months); ~20% malolactic fermentation in barrels; bottled unfined.

Vineyard Info
Viña Cobos (founded by Paul Hobbs) explores Mendoza terroirs; Bramare is the estate appellation series sourcing high-elevation Uco Valley sites (1,000–1,200 m).