Vina Cobos by Paul Hobbs Vinculum Chardonnay 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Vina Cobos by Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Vinculum Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
96 James Suckling (2021); 95 Tasting Panel (2021)

Tasting Note
Pale yellow; expressive aromas of white flowers, pear, green apple and white peach. Mineral-driven palate with creamy oak texture, balanced acidity, concentrated fruit and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled salmon, butter-poached lobster, roast chicken, creamy pasta, aged cheddar. Asian: miso-glazed cod, tempura prawns, Thai coconut curry, richer sushi (otoro), dim sum.

Production Method
Barrel-fermented with ~50% spontaneous malolactic fermentation; aged ~10 months in French oak (≈19–20% new). Unfined before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Viña Cobos, founded by Paul Hobbs (est. 1999), sources high-elevation fruit from Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo; known for terroir-driven wines and meticulous viticulture.