Vina Cobos by Paul Hobbs Vinculum Chardonnay 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Vina Cobos by Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Vinculum Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza, Valle de Uco (Chacayes)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Reported professional notes: Vinous review cited (high praise), Robert Parker/WA listed ~93+, Decanter/retailer listings note 14. prior Vinculum Chardonnay vintages have earned 95–97 pts from critics (e. g. , James Suckling for earlier vintages)

Tasting Note
Pale yellow. Expressive aromatics of white flowers, fresh peach and pear, with lemon zest and hazelnut. Mineral, creamy texture, balanced acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted or grilled chicken, creamy pasta, lobster or buttered fish, soft cheeses (Brie), sushi/sashimi, tempura, Thai coconut chicken, pork belly, steamed vegetables.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermentation and partial (50%) spontaneous malolactic in French oak barrels; aged ~10 months in French oak (≈19% new); bottled unfined.

Vineyard Info
Viña Cobos, founded by Paul Hobbs, works Mendoza (Luján de Cuyo & Valle de Uco) with partner growers; Vinculum showcases fruit from Chacayes high-altitude vineyards (~1,200m).