Viña Cobos makes wines that are authentic expressions of the terroir from which they come. Paul Hobbs, founding partner and winemaker, 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. A first trip to Argentina in March 1988 marked the beginning of a South American wine career that continues today with Viña Cobos in Mendoza. He is recognized for pioneering and playing a pivotal role in launching Malbec to fame and for his contribution in helping elevate Argentina to the stage of a world-class wine region.

By far the largest and best-known winemaking province in Argentina, Mendoza is responsible for over 70% of the country’s enological output. Set in the eastern foothills of the Andes Mountains, the climate is dry and continental, presenting relatively few challenges for viticulturists during the growing season. Mendoza, divided into several distinctive sub-regions, including Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, is the source of some of the country’s finest wines. We will taste:

Felino Chardonnay 2019 — Yellow with green tones. On the nose it presents notes of pears, green apple, orange blossom and white flowers. This is a steely white with sliced-lemon and cooked-apple aromas and flavors. Some notes of oyster shell. It is balanced, of good acidity, with great mid-palate. Medium to full body, creamy acidity and a delicious finish. Rating: 92, James Suckling. 14% ABV. $19.50/$6.50.

Felino Malbec 2021 — Deep color and black tones. Aromas of blackberries, cherries, red fruit. On the palate the wine is medium bodied, with juicy tannins, pure and generous. Very pure red with blueberries, purple fruit and violets that show on both the nose and the palate. It’s medium-bodied with integrated tannins and a pretty finish. Refined malbec. Rating: 92, James Suckling. 14.5% ABV. $21.50/$7.

Cocodrilo Corte Red Blend 2020 — Cabernet sauvignon-based blend, assembled in a Bordeaux style to complement the cabernet sauvignon fruit, achieving optimal texture and flavor.Intense ruby color. Some vanilla character intertwined with purple fruit. Herbal notes, spices and graphite. Good concentration and balance, round tannins and a long finish. Medium to full body. Creamy texture. Blend: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot.
Rating: 93, James Suckling. 14.5% ABV. $32.50/$11

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