2021 Viña Cobos “Chanares Estate” Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

ABOUT THE WINE
The 2021 “Chañares Estate” Malbec is a single-vineyard expression sourced from Viña Cobos' high-elevation site in Los Árboles, Tunuyán, nestled within the Uco Valley at nearly 4,000 feet above sea level. The vineyard’s stony, alluvial soils and extreme diurnal shifts contribute to the wine’s precision, intensity, and tension. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in a combination of French oak barrels (a portion new), the wine is dense yet detailed, offering aromas of blackberry, cassis, lavender, and crushed rock. On the palate, it balances richness with freshness, showing graphite-laced minerality, ripe dark fruit, and a fine-grained tannic structure. The wine speaks to both the power of Argentine Malbec and the finesse possible from carefully chosen mountain terroirs. Ideal pairings include dry-aged beef, lamb with rosemary, or grilled vegetables with chimichurri.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Viña Cobos is the Argentine project of Paul Hobbs, a pioneering winemaker known for elevating terroir-driven wines around the world. Since its founding in the late 1990s, Viña Cobos has set the benchmark for premium Malbec from Mendoza, with a focus on single-vineyard wines that showcase site specificity and purity. Farming practices at Chañares Estate emphasize sustainability and low-intervention viticulture, with hand-harvesting and rigorous selection. The winery blends traditional methods with modern precision, aiming to produce wines that reflect the vibrancy and complexity of Argentina’s high-altitude landscapes. Viña Cobos continues to redefine Argentine Malbec on the global stage through its dedication to elegance, authenticity, and expressive terroir.