The focus to this polished red is gorgeous with floral aromas coloring the blackberries and blueberries. Full-bodied, yet the tight, polished tannins give a sense of levity and refinement. JS
Vina Cobos Chanares Estate Los Arboles Malbec 2018
WS
94
JS
99
Blackberries, ink and blueberries with black-tea and bark undertones. Full-bodied with density and richness that is well framed with beautiful, round and polished tannins and a seamless texture. Goes on for minutes. JS
$938
Vina Cobos Bramare Chanares Estate Malbec 2015
RP
93
WS
92
The wine has some notes of aromatic plants and flowers, nice Malbec typicity and moderate ripeness. Considering they still used 65% new French barriques in 2015 and the wine matured in barrel for 18 months, the oak is integrated and provides spicy, smoky and balsamic aromas with hints of incense and cigar ash that tend to standardize aromas and flavors. It's still energetic and young. RP