Vina Cobos by Paul Hobbs Malbec Hobbs Estate 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vina Cobos by Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Malbec Hobbs Estate
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.8%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95 pts (2020 review); Falstaff 97 pts (2023 tasting); widely reviewed by major critics and retailers (high scores)

Tasting Note
Dense ruby with violet hues. Aromas of black cherry, plum, violets, cassis, tobacco and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, plush ripe fruit, firm chalky tannins, balanced acidity and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto; Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef, aged hard cheeses.

Production Method
Fermentation in stainless tanks with extended maceration; aged ~18 months in French oak (≈50% first-use); bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Viña Cobos, founded by Paul Hobbs in 1999. Hobbs Estate (~13.7 ha) sits on stony alluvial soils in Mendoza, producing low-yield, high-quality Malbec vineyards.