Reviews & Ratings

2012 Vina Cobos Malbec "Felino"

Winery: Vina Cobos

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Felino"

Wine Category: Malbec

Grape blend: 93% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon & 3% Merlot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Mendoza

State or country: Argentina

Price: $20

Cases produced: 19,000

KWG Score: 88.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: March 21, 2014

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Malbec from Vina Cobos opens with a faint blackberry, damp earth, leather, and licorice like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced, and savory. The flavor profile is a mineral infused black cherry with notes of red currant and plum. The finish is quite dry and its shows a little heat in the end. The panel suggested pairing this Malbec with slow cooked beef brisket or eggplant parmigianna. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Intense dark garnet, with flecks of purple and indigo. The nose introduces floral notes at first, followed by intense redcurrant, raspberry, black cherry and a hint of vanilla and white chocolate. Very bright on the palate, with fleshy, polished tannins and a juicy berry acidity that keeps this unique, assertive Malbec focused.

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