Vina Cobos by Paul Hobbs Vinculum Malbec 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vina Cobos by Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Vinculum Malbec
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Uco Valley & Luján de Cuyo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.9%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96 (2019); Tasting Panel 95 (2019); Wine Spectator 91 (2019); broadly well-reviewed by international critics

Tasting Note
Red-violet color; expressive aromas of cherries, violets and vanilla. Flavors of ripe plum, dark berries, cocoa and subtle spice. Elegant, vibrant, with refined yet present tannins and a long, floral-fruited finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled steak, roast lamb, barbecued short ribs, aged Manchego or cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese/Sichuan spicy beef, char siu, teriyaki skewers, yakitori (grilled chicken) with tare sauce.

Production Method
Grapes sourced from Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo; small percentage whole-cluster fermentation. Aged 18 months in French oak barrels (≈37% first use). Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Viña Cobos, founded by Paul Hobbs (est. 1999) in Mendoza, Argentina, produces terroir-driven Malbecs recognized internationally for quality and consistency.