Vina Cobos by Paul Hobbs Cocodrilo Corte 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vina Cobos by Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Cocodrilo Corte
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Luján de Cuyo & Valle de Uco)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.9%
Grape(s):
 
72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, 1% Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Tasting Panel 94; Wine Spectator 92 (Wine Spectator Top 100, #39 in 2024); Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 90

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with plum, cassis and black cherry, framed by graphite, cigar-box, sweet spices and roasted red pepper; juicy and balanced with precise, slightly sweet tannins, lively acidity and a long finish with sage and anise hints.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, Argentine asado, braised short ribs, aged Manchego or Gouda. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Chinese red-braised beef, Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki beef, rich yakitori cuts.

Production Method
Fermented in stainless tanks; aged 15 months in French oak barrels (approx. 14% new). Unfined; sourced from high-altitude Mendoza vineyards.

Vineyard Info
Viña Cobos, founded by Paul Hobbs in 1998, focuses on high-altitude sites in Mendoza (Luján de Cuyo & Uco Valley) producing Bordeaux-style blends showcasing terroir and oak aging.