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FINE+RARE, Feb 2019

Viña Cobos, the esteemed winery founded in 1998, was the first Argentine estate to receive perfect scores and the utmost praise from the likes of Robert Parker and James Suckling. Viña Cobos’ single varietal Malbecs are the brainchild of Paul Hobbs, arguably one of the most influential and experienced winemakers of the modern era. Following his pioneering consultancy at Catena Zapata (which saw him introduce the single varietal Malbec as a commercial proposition to the Argentine wine industry), he established Viña Cobos to push the quality level of the Malbec varietal to its highest potential. The concentration and purity of fruit for a wine at this price point is fantastic. Bursting with black plum, blueberry and mulberry fruits, with very soft, silky tannins. Fantastic freshness and vibrantly fruit-driven, with just 10% matured in new French oak. Ready to drink on release.

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93
93/100

James Suckling

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93 points
James Suckling
Score 93/100 · James Suckling, Feb 2019

A vivid and linear wine with blackberry and blueberry character. Granite. Medium body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Drink now

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Vina Cobos

Viña Cobos is a pioneering producer in Mendoza, known for being the first Argentinian estate to produce a 100-point wine. Founded and run by star California winemaker Paul Hobbs, Viña Cobos has been instrumental in raising the profile of fine wine in Argentina. 

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Wine

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Still wine