Paul Hobbs Vina Cobos Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon Lujan de Cuyo 2018
(Mendoza, Argentina) - [VM 94] [JS 94] [WS 91]

About the Winery:
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.
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, these prestigious wines have been recognized around the globe by critics and consumers alike.

About the Wine:
Bramare - meaning "to yearn” in Italian. From the memoirs of Frances Mayes "Under the Tuscan Sun", the term "Bramare" captures the spirit in which Viña Cobos was founded.

Ageing: 
18 months in French oak barrels, 20% in first use. Unfined.

Tasting Notes:
Ruby red color with dark tones. Aromas of pink pepper, black fruit and spices. In the mouth it has sweet and juicy tannins, balanced acidity, concentration and a long finish.

94 Points Vinous Media:
"The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Bramare Luján de Cuyo was aged for 18 months in 25% new barrels, the rest in used. A dusky, garnet red in the glass. The nuanced nose is led by pyrazines followed by blackcurrant, blackberry and ash with camphor and potent spice notes. Intense and juicy with a slick feel, the flavors develop clearly at the back of the mouth along with a good body and plenty of subtle, measured details. (Drink between 2021-2038)" - Joaquin Hidalgo (Nov 2021)

94 Points - James Suckling:
"This is very focused with laurel and dried lavender to the blackcurrant and blackberry character. Oyster shell, too. Medium body. Firm and lightly chewy tannins. Better after two or three years." - (Feb 2020)

91 Points - Wine Spectator:
"Well-structured, with crunchy acidity and firm tannins supporting the concentrated cherry paste and plum flavors. There's a savory snap in the midpalate, offering licorice and wild spice notes on the zesty finish. Drink now through 2024." - Kim Marcus (Nov 2021)