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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.9 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 92 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by randyjc on 12/14/2021 & rated 93 points: This wine is all about deliciousness. I don’t think it is fair representation of what Malbec usually is but that is of no consequence because it is just so good. On the nose it’s all red fruit - cherry and currant. The alcohol is prominent but it really seems to be part of the personality. Sweet baking spices and a bit of mint. The mouthfeel is fantastic - lush, velvety, sexy. The wine is plush and giving - big flavors of macerated red currant and ripe, ripe raspberry. A spiced fruit finish with a refreshing mouth-watering acidity on the end evolving into a lengthy earthiness. Exceptional experience. Truly sorry this was my last of these as it was the best showing. (1201 views) | | | Tasted by bablues on 12/13/2020 & rated 92 points: Opened about 4 days ago and didn't think much of it. Didn't have much character and drank like a thin overproduced Malbec. Put the cork back in it and didn't think about it. Was planning on dumping but decided to give it a taste to see if it was fit to be used for Sunday gravy. To my surprise, this was pretty damn good. The nose had some funk mixed with toasted oak which I liked . The palate is much more nuanced with dark berries, cigar ash, and black currant. Finish is strong. Perhaps this just needs another decade in the cellar or a serious decant to fully show its capabilities. I am happy I decided not to dump it. (1358 views) | | | Tasted by corkscrews on 12/26/2019 & rated 95 points: A bold nose of dark fruit and spices, purple in color. A full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, cocoa and spice on a very long finish. Was delicious, in a perfect drinking zone. www.winelx.com (1497 views) | | | Tasted by Rich S on 11/25/2019 & rated 88 points: Popped and poured. Dark crimson color. Nose of ripe black fruits, toasty oak with a bit of coffee coming through. Slight hint of heat coming through on the nose as well. Ripe blackberry and black cherry on the palate with sweet oak notes. Medium- acid, smooth mouthfeel. A very tasty wine but missing a little structure for me. (1558 views) | | | Tasted by bablues on 2/1/2019 & rated 91 points: Brought to restaurant so didn't take detailed notes. This was very good, but after about an hour there was overbearing oak coming through. (2063 views) | | | Tasted by Santaliz on 1/10/2019 & rated 98 points: Smooth & silky best Malbec ever experienced (508 views) | | | Tasted by Santaliz on 1/10/2019: Smooth silky (488 views) | | | Tasted by rbs1 on 11/2/2018 & rated 94 points: Aging nicely Full body, delicious. Second wine from a great Argentina winery, partnered with Paul Hobbs (1498 views) | | | Tasted by RichardP on 6/16/2018 & rated 93 points: This is aging nicely, with strong red and black berries and the oak integrating nicely; it's smooth and well balanced. Although I am not normally a fan of South American wines, I will make an exception for this one. This is at or near its peak, but it should hold for some years. (1840 views) | | | Tasted by gajalaa on 3/31/2018 & rated 92 points: Decanted this time and it was delicious. It was very smooth and balanced. The nose was spicy and had some leather & cassis
Drinking very well now! And I wish I had more!! (1733 views) | | | Tasted by gajalaa on 8/28/2017 & rated 92 points: did not decant but it was very smooth and balanced.
The nose was spicy and had some leather & cassis.
Drinking very well now!! (2367 views) | | | Tasted by ParagonCD on 8/19/2016 flawed bottle: So disappointed. (3296 views) | | | Tasted by ElSol on 7/24/2016 & rated 94 points: Wow- so delicious. Rich, smooth and fruit forward. Well balanced- nothing too pronounced but everything contributing to a complex and enjoyable total. Drank out of the bottle with no decant. I want more! (2912 views) | | | Tasted by Mig22 on 3/14/2016 & rated 93 points: So well made. Nose was cab-like with the cassis but an old dry leather and a bit of spice overlaid. Mouthfeel perfectly medium weight, firm. The palate was a great balance of fruit and secondaries and great length. (3573 views) | | | Tasted by David_T on 1/7/2016 & rated 92 points: Rustic aromas of red raspberry, red & black currant, potpourri and a bit of leather. The palate matches note for note, everything above very balanced, the leather & potpourri in equal amounts with the fruit. Mediu, integrated tannins & acid. Drinking very well now and should do so through the end of 2017. (3041 views) | | | Tasted by Good Stuff on 3/31/2015 & rated 90 points: full, leather bouquet, dark red color, thin viscosity typical of malbec, taste was clean and consistent throughout and improved over two hours with the heat only turning up in the third hour, some tannins in the finish, great fruit flavor, well done wine (3110 views) | | | Tasted by bechi on 7/11/2014 & rated 93 points: I thought I'd already written a tasting note on this wine or I'd have made a point to remember my impressions more distinctly rather than just wallowing in the sheer decadent deliciousness of the bottle.
This wine is drinking PERFECTLY right now, or at least it is from my cellar, which is NOT temperature controlled and tends to gradually run warmish over the length of the summers. I'm guessing that wines may age a little more rapidly as a result, so something to take note of. Gorgeous notes of ripe fruit and creme brulee; as I was immersed in enjoying, rather than analyzing, that's what sticks in my mind - an ecstasy of rich vanilla creaminess with lush, ripe, black fruits. A sinful dessert of a wine, not in terms of sweetness, but in the sense of richness of flavors and indulgence; an intoxication of the senses.
Oh, and yes, I REALLY liked this wine! (3344 views) | | | Tasted by RichardP on 4/12/2014 & rated 93 points: This was better than I expected. Eucalyptus and citrus on the nose; cherry, black fruit, and a noticeable oaky vanilla note that integrates well with the other flavors. I am not normally a fan of oak, but it works well with the fruit. I agree with most of the other reviews: This is rather simple, and the oak influence is very noticeable, but the balance is good, and this is a bit more restrained than the usual fruit bomb wines. Edit: This didn't improve overnight, but the vanilla flavor retreated somewhat. I see a similarity to El Nido Clio -- heavily fruit-dominated and powerful, but unusually well made for the type. The Clio is better value for money, though. (3404 views) | | | Tasted by iamandyc on 2/27/2014 & rated 80 points: An oaky, alcoholic mess IMHO. No decant - PNP. Dark fruited with earth, oak, high alcohol that made bitter on the finish. Tannins were coarse. Perhaps hours in a decanter would have helped but this was a crude beast of a wine. (3334 views) | | | Tasted by fjd1960 on 2/24/2014 & rated 92 points: Drank with cheese, salami, grapes and bread. Yummy
The wine looks ruby colored. The legs are medium. There is light sediment in the bottle. It smells like coffee. The body is medium/full. The wine has smooth texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has medium acidity. (3228 views) | | | Tasted by tkoby11 on 10/5/2013 & rated 94 points: My favorite Malbec producer, Cobos & Hobbs craft a sensational Malbec. The color shows vibrant ruby edges with a deep red core. A complex nose gives blackberry, graphite, and violet flowers that are distinctive to a Malbec. The palate is even more complex with blackberry, black raspberry, graphite, licorice, with a super long finish that really pushes the violets. The acidity is decent as a bit or orange citrus extends the finish. (3224 views) | | | Tasted by AngryPrez on 7/1/2013 & rated 91 points: needs plenty of air - four hour decant before it really opened up, which was surprising to us - popped and poured and tasted throughout - initially was unbalanced, almost a sweetness married with an off-putting acidity. With air at around the three hour mark is deepened and some secondary flavors emerged, finally opening up more fully. Would describe it as juicy and flavorful, smooth - dark fruit, hint of anise on the nose, with air a wonderful Malbec. (2854 views) | | | Tasted by LFCHALA on 5/24/2013 & rated 92 points: Powerful. Huge. Delicious aromas. Round tannins. Silky on the palate. Modern style. A great producer. The problem is the usual for new-world wine: lack complexity. This wine is one-dimensional. Therefore, those looking for a complex wine, old world wine ... look for another wine. (2676 views) | | | Tasted by pkbackman on 2/16/2013: This is a brute of a wine. Big and brooding fruit, with licorice and scorched scotch barrel (3318 views) | | | Tasted by 1964vintage on 2/2/2013 & rated 93 points: Delicious. Very well made with terrific fruits and long silky finish. Killer juice. (3088 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Uff What a wines!!!!!!!. In this winery work together Marchiory, Barraud and Paul Hobbs...
Nico, who is the owner of the vineyards and Andrea’s father, is also an Italian ambitious man, with an enlightened vision of the future. He is a perseverant man and a truly land-lover who was able to overcome difficult times in the history of Argentinean viticulture always defending the quality of his grapes. Viña Cobos Winery faces the Tupungato, the great mountain whose name means Stone Guard in the indigenous language. The design for our state-of-the-art facility uses large, simple, geometric forms; open space and natural light to complement the majesty of the landscape. At this moment the winery is in its first stage of construction and its current capacity is of 370.000 liters.Malbec Varietal character (Appellation America)
One of the traditional “Bordeaux varietals”, Malbec has characteristics that fall somewhere between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. A midseason ripener, it can bring very deep color, ample tannin, and a particular plum-like flavor component to add complexity to claret blends. Malbec is a finicky vine whose fruit is prone to rot and mildew in the cool, damp coastal climate of Bordeaux. But ask a Bordelais grower why there’s no Malbec around, and you’ll more likely get a dismissive shrug and sniff than a viticultural analysis. It is known in much of France as Côt, and, in Cahors, also as Auxerrois. There are in fact hundreds of local synonyms, since Malbec at one time was widely planted all over the country. Sensitivity to frost and proclivity to shatter or coulure (a disease that results in premature fruit drop) is the primary reason that Malbec has become a decreasing factor in most of France. Although plantings in the Medoc have decreased by over twothirds since the mid-twentieth century, Malbec is now the dominant red varietal in the Cahors area. The Appellation Controlée regulations for Cahors require a minimum content of 70%. Malbec is also planted in Chile, and there’s relatively little and recent acreage in California and Australia. It is usually blended with other red varietals in these countries. But Malbec truly comes into its own in Argentina, where it is the major red varietal planted. Much of the Malbec vines there were transplanted from Europe prior to the outbreak of phylloxera and most is therefore ungrafted, on its own roots. Sadly, over the years the bug infested Argentina, too, and vineyards are being replanted on resistant rootstock. Happily, the vines thrive in the arid climate of the Mendoza region in the foothills of the Andes. Made in the context of this South American nation’s Spanish and Italian heritage, it produces a delicious wine that has almost nothing in common with Bordeaux except the color. Argentines often spell it “Malbeck” and make wines from it that are slightly similar in flavor to those made in Europe, but with softer, lusher structure, more like New World Merlot. Another difference is that where French examples are usually considered short-lived, Argentine Malbecs seem to age fairly well. Successful Argentine Malbec growers claim that, in order to develop full maturity and distinction, Malbec needs “hang time” even after sugar levels indicate ripeness. Otherwise, immature Malbec can be very “green” tasting, without its characteristic notes of plum and anise. Malbec in Argentina has come to be appreciated for a spicy white pepper characteristic, the aroma of violets, and sweet, jammy fruit. It is a seductive wine that is typically warm and generous in the mouth, with plenty of flesh, and very appealing when young. Almost always producing a ripe and fruity, even plummy wine, Malbec can take oak aging or show well without it; it’s juicy and quaffable when young but can benefit from aging, developing an intriguing complexity with time in the bottle. It can range in price from as little as $7 to more than $75. The true potential of Argentine Malbec, and indeed in the entire spectrum of Argentine wines, is demonstrated by the fact that many of the world’s most renowned winemakers have come to Argentina to make wine. Both the legendary California winemaker Paul Hobbs, and Michel Rolland of Bordeaux, one of the world’s most famous winemakers, have created very high-end Malbecs. It may be the Italian component in the country’s mixed Latin family tree that fosters the fact that Malbec is an exceptional companion with a broad range of food. Its well-balanced fruit-and-acid profile makes it a natural with rare beef (bear in mind that Argentina is cattle country), but it’s just as good with simple fare from burgers to fried chicken. With its natural balance, good pairings include: cajun cuisine, calzones, cannelloni with meat, poultry, vegetable couscous, steak creole, Greek cuisine, deviled eggs, hummus, Indian cuisine, leg of lamb, Mexican cuisine with meat, pâté, spinach soufflé, and hearty pasta. For cheeses, think of harder styles that are either waxed or oiled, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta Salata, Romano, Asiago, Pont l’Eveque, Gruyere, Manchego, Cantal, Comte, old Gouda, old Cheddar, Baulderstone, Beaufort, Leicester, aged Chesire, Chevre Noir, Wensleydale, Tilsit, Iberico, Mahon, Roncal, and Mizithra.Argentina Wines of Argentina
Argentina has been making wine since the 1500s, tracing its wine heritage back to Spain, France and, perhaps surprisingly, Italy. Italian immigration is second only to Spanish in Argentine culture, and the flavors of Italy show up strongly in the nation’s wine, food and cultural tradition. Historically, Argentina has kept much of its wine consumption at home, drinking most of the wine it makes. But we are now seeing more very serious Argentine wines north of the border, and Malbec is leading the movement. The wine-making region in Argentina ranges between the 22° and 42° South latitude. It spreads at the foothills of the Andean mountain range along over 2,400 km; from the province of Salta to the province of Río Negro, with a variety of climates and soils that makes each region a unique land. In general terms, the areas dedicated to vine cultivation are dry and arid with a low level of rain and humidity, determining factor as regards grape health. Abundant sunny days and thermal amplitude favor a good maturity and concentration of aroma and color in the grain. Soils are deep, permeable and poor in organic matter, decisive qualities at the time of obtaining good wine. Due to the low rain regime, irrigation is necessary. Water comes from the Andean range thaw, descending in the shape of rivers to become channels or ditches. Undoubtedly, the combination of these factors turns Argentina into a veritable oasis for the highest quality wine-making. Nevertheless, there is still a long way to go. Wine-making in Argentina, at the level that it achieves today, has a young history that goes back to a little more than 10 years ago. Technological progress, investment and some farsighted businessmen enabled a determining transformation. The province of Mendoza is the most traditional area in the viticultural industry, and is diverse enough to be divided into zones, according to their significantly different weather, height and soil characteristics. These include the Northern Zone, which is suitable for fruity whites and young reds, at a height from 600 to 700m; the Eastern Zone, with a height ranging from 600 to 700m, and the most productive zone in the province; the Uco Valley, a zone of colder weather and higher altitudes (between 800 and 1,400m over sea level); San Rafael, with heights ranging from 450 to 800m; and the High Zone of the Mendoza River, with heights ranging from 800 to 1,100m over sea level and various microclimates, this is the zone where almost all noble varieties have easily become adapted. It is a region that is remarkably well-suited to vine culture, protected from the Pacific’s cooling influence by the Andes and enjoying a long summer of cool nights and warm days, with a dry summer climate but plenty of water available from the region’s rivers. Malbec in particular is outstanding from this area, and it has clearly emerged as the star, the darling of both consumers and critics.Mendoza Wines of MendozaLujan de Cuyo Luján de Cuyo (Municipalidad de Luján de Cuyo)
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