Viña Cobos, 'Vinculum' Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2019

Overview of the Wine
Viña Cobos makes wines that are authentic expressions of the terroir from which they come. Paul Hobbs, founding partner and winemaker at Viña Cobos, has worked since 1988 in the exploration of the different terroirs of Mendoza, looking for the most distinguished regions in Luján de Cuyo and the Valle de Uco, to produce wines that uniquely express their origins.

Sustainable farming methods in the vineyard contribute to consistent yields of healthy fruit. In the winery, careful treatment of the grapes and meticulous winemaking techniques result in complex and elegant wines of subtlety and balance.

With the inaugural vintage of Cobos Malbec in 1999, Viña Cobos marked a milestone in viticulture, defying existing standards and firmly positioned Malbec and Argentina on the international wine scene. Since then, our prestigious wines have been recognized around the globe by critics and consumers alike.

Grape / Blend
Malbec

Origin
Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Notes
Clear and bright with purple fruit, fresh flowers and some stems. Dried flowers, too. Full-bodied and vibrant. Fresh and refined with richness at the same time. Serious, but flamboyant. A small amount is whole-cluster fermentation.

96 Points - James Suckling
Clear and bright with purple fruit, fresh flowers and some stems. Dried flowers, too. Full-bodied and vibrant. Fresh and refined with richness at the same time. Serious, but flamboyant. A small amount is whole-cluster fermentation. Drink or hold.

95 Points - Vinous
The 2019 Malbec Vinculum is a blend of grapes from the Uco Valley and Lujan de Cuyo (18%), and was 39% aged in new barrels. Dark purple in the glass. The nuanced nose veers between a liqueur-like and floral character. It offers notes of ripe plum, white pepper, and hints of olives, bay leaf, and lavender followed by cedar aromas. Creamy and unctuous with an expansive flow that grows lighter on its feet as goes on to really take over the mouth. The delicate freshness maintains the energy levels right through to the long finish in which the fruity flavors return. An intricate wine. 

91 Points - Wine Spectator
Throws off an elegant, powdery floral note amid blueberry pastry and cherry preserves, with vanilla and spice notes joining in around a subtle tug of tannins and notes of cocoa powder. Drink now through 2028. 3,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.

Product size: 750ml