PAUL HOBBS WINERY | HOSTED BY PAUL HOBBS at Scarpetta in the Fontainbleau Hotel

Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.
Benjamin Franklin

I remember the first time that I heard about Paul Hobbs.  I was working at Cafe Maxx and Jim Turner called me on the phone and said- "Andrew get some information on this guy Paul Hobbs, his wines are getting big press and we should have them on the wine list at Cafe Maxx."  So I called up Healdsburg information and asked for the number for Paul Hobbs, dialed it up and low and behold guess who answered the phone- Paul Hobbs himself! 

Well, this was just when he was starting out and Paul did not even have a distributor for his wines at this point.  I quickly ordered everything that Paul had to sell and we were off and running with Paul Hobbs wines, Café Maxx was the first restaurant in the state of Florida to carry Paul's wines.  After a few years of bootlegging these wines into the state, I thought it was time that we starting doing things a bit more legal and I recommended that we clear the wines through Augustan Wine Imports and the rest is history!

Today Paul is one of California’s most renowned international wine consultants.  He consults with over a dozen bodegas in Argentina, a few wineries in Chile and has done work in several other countries like Hungary and Armenia.  Some of Paul's clients over the years:  Peter Michael Winery, Vine Cliff Winery, Lewis Cellars, Merus, Stewart Cellars, Clos Pegase and Constant to name a few.

Paul went to Argentina for the first time with Nicolas Catena in 1989, fell in love with the vineyards there and decided to set up shop with his own winery in 1998 as well as consulting for several of the top names. 

Join us as we welcome Paul back to South Florida for a Special dinner at one of the top Italian restaurants Scarpetta in the Fontainebleau Hotel on Miami Beach Monday, January 23rd.

Paul Hobbs Winery Dinner at Scarpetta Restaurant in the Fontainebleau Hotel
With Special Guest Paul Hobbs
Monday, January 23rd
8pm

Menu

Alto Limay Pinot Noir Rosé 2016
Alto Limay is the collaboration between Paul Hobbs Selections and Familia Schroeder to develop Patagonia Pinot Noir. This frontier winegrowing region, with short, sunny summers and low vigor soils is perfectly suited for Pinot Noir. The consistently windy conditions requires poplar tree windbreaks on all sides of each block and leads to thick-skinned berries with deep color and rich aromatics that yield expressive and nuanced wines.

The vineyard is located in San Patricio del Chañar in the province of Neuquén, 380 miles south of Mendoza at 1,100 feet elevation. The Limay River brings snowmelt from the Andes, creating the only farming conditions in this otherwise desertic part of Patagonia. The sandy, silty soils are strewn with pebbles and rocks, on a base of limestone bedrock. The constant wind and well-drained soils contribute to the high evaporation rates that keep the yields naturally low.

SEARED SCALLOPS
roasted sunchoke, toasted pine nut, lemon gremolata

Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Edward James Estate 2014
Price: $82.50       Sale $72.60          Case $842

From the heritage selections of chardonnay planted in our Edward James Estate Vineyard, named for Paul’s great-grandfather, this pale straw-hued wine boasts intriguing aromas of baking spices, Anjou pear, white peach, and exotic hints of ginger. Concentrated, rich and vibrant on the palate, layers of juicy fruit are underpinned by refreshing acidity. Aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 65% new.

DUCK & FOIE GRAS RAVIOLI
marsala reduction

Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Katherine Lindsay Estate 2014
Price:$97.50        Sale $85.80          Case $995

(94-96 points) The 2014 Pinot Noir Katherine Lindsay Estate shows a deep ruby purple color, wonderful purity, slightly more oak than its predecessors, but plenty of size, richness and substance. (RP) (3/2016) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

BEEF TENDERLOIN
braised cheek, parsley risotto, smoked bone marrow

Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Las Piedras 2012
Price:$300.00     Sale $ 264.00      Case $3060

(95 points) Of the three Beckstoffer Vineyards, it’s pretty much a joyride as to which one readers may prefer. The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard of St. Helena is a knockout: a broad, opulent, round Cabernet fruitbomb with lots of cassis, incense, and blackberry. The wine is full-bodied, generously endowed with terrific purity, texture and length. This is a star and, believe it or not, it’s come in well under 15% natural alcohol. This beauty can be drunk now or cellared for 15 or more years. From one of Northern California’s most accomplished and respected wine consultants and producers, the 2012s and 2013s will create high expectations, and readers are unlikely to be disappointed by Paul Hobbs and his team. (RP) (10/2014) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Las Piedras 2013

(98 points)  The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard displays loads of charcoal, barbecue smoke, blueberry and blackberry fruit, an opulent, full-bodied mouthfeel, and hints of charcoal and subtle oak in a full-bodied, multi-dimensional style. Drink it over the next 20 years. Paul Hobbs has emerged as one of the great success stories in Northern California. He’s an international consultant known for his outstanding work in Argentina. He is also now involved in a joint venture in the Finger Lakes region of New York, so hopefully we can anticipate some interesting Rieslings and possibly Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc and even Gewurztraminer emerging from New York State. I had an extensive tasting with Hobbs at his winery in late January, and the results were all impressive. The tastings reflect the fact that, for Chardonnay, both 2013 and 2014 are brilliant vintages, and for Pinot Noir, 2014 may possibly eclipse 2013. As for the Bordeaux varietals, there’s no question that 2013 is the game-changer, as I indicated in previous reports, but 2014 is delicious and another top-notch success. (RP) (3/2016) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

COCONUT PANNA COTTA
mango lime compote, citrus sorbet

Stratus Riesling Icewine 2013

With harvest straddling both late November and early December, our 2013 Riesling Icewine is reserved and subtle in the glass, with Niagara Riesling aromatics of lime and grapefruit, and  touches of honey and stone fruits. 118g of residual sugar bring a depth and weight to the palate, countered by firm natural acidity and a complex minerality, leading to a long, expressive, and satisfying finish

Diners will enjoy a decadent five-course menu prepared by chef de cuisine, Neil O'Connell, complemented by Paul Hobbs wines.
Mentioned as “The Steve Jobs of Wines” by Forbes Magazine, Paul Hobbs joins us on January 23 to share his minimally-invasive winemaking techniques. Paul Hobbs wines are fermented with native yeasts, aged in French oak, and bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Priced at $250 per person including tax and gratuity.

We just had Paul in town and here is the interview on Wine Watch TV

This interview below is not the text from the one where we just hosted here at Wine Watch but it does tell his story better than any that I have read so I included it here along with an offering on everything that is available from Paul Hobbs Winery.

Here is what Paul can tell you in his own words about his venture into the wine business:

"I was told, a long time ago, that the key to good winemaking is paying attention.

I started paying attention at an early age. Specifically, the day my dad brought home a bottle of 1962 Château d’Yquem and poured it into little paper cups around the family dinner table. The bouquet, the flavor, and the experience made an impression on me. I became passionate about wine and the vineyards that produce the wine. In 1969, I convinced my father to uproot a section of our apple orchard and replant it with wine grapes, and my father put me in charge of the endeavor.

My botany professor at the university of Notre Dame, a former winemaker at Christian Brothers Winery in California, encouraged me to attend his weekly wine-tasting seminars. I had enrolled at Notre Dame with the intention of becoming a doctor. These seminars shifted that focus, igniting what has become a lifelong career in winemaking.

I enrolled in the Master of Food Science program in the Department of Enology at the University of California at Davis. My thesis on oak extraction led to a job at Robert Mondavi Winery as a research technician. Valuable hands-on production experience resulted in a promotion to Enologist. Among other responsibilities I was assigned to the Opus One team, and in 1981 was appointed Head Enologist.

After several vintages with Opus One, I moved on to join Simi Winery in February 1985 as Assistant Winemaker. One of my first tasks was to author a new cabernet sauvignon style for the winery. Extended macerations and gentle handling of the fruit resulted in rich, supple wines that caught the attention of the press and wine-buying public alike. I was appointed Vice-President/Winemaker in 1989.

While at Simi, my interest in new and emerging growing regions, particularly the wine-growing regions of Chile and Argentina, intensified. It was while exploring these areas that I met Nicolas Catena. He invited me to return to Mendoza in 1989 to take charge of a new project making Argentina’s first world-class chardonnay. I accepted his offer.

At about the same time I began consulting for several premium California wineries, including Peter Michael, Lewis, Vine Cliff, Fisher and Chalone.

Having put so much energy into helping others improve the quality of their wines, I eventually felt compelled to take on the challenge of making wines under my own label. In addition, learning to understand other great winemaking regions deepened my appreciation for what is unique about California; its temperate, sun-drenched valleys, rolling hills and coastal slopes display seemingly endless winegrowing potential.

When I founded the Paul Hobbs Winery in 1991, I set out to produce small lot, hand-crafted, vineyard designate wines. I began with just three wines-one chardonnay, one pinot noir and one cabernet sauvignon. Working to capture a "sense of place" and terroir encouraged me to develop and refine a personal style rooted in tradition but embracing the ripe, forward expression to which the landscape and culture of California naturally lend themselves. Over the years, the small family of wines has grown to over a dozen as numerous new and historic vineyards have captured my attention since that first vintage.

Paul Hobbs wines were produced at shared facilities through 1998, when we purchased 19 acres of land in the Russian River Valley. Fourteen acres were planted to five clones of pinot noir and became the Lindsay Vineyard, named in honor of my great grandmother. In 2003, we completed construction of a state-of-the-art gravity flow winery overlooking the vineyard. In the summer of 2006, we inaugurated a private guest venue, Lindsay House, on the remaining land. In addition we have planted chardonnay at two neighboring properties, Edward James and El Molino vineyards

The wines we are currently producing are the result of years of perseverance, patience and experimentation in my continuing adventure with wine. It is my great fortune that the wines I make with my dedicated team have appealed to many people around the globe. The success of the Paul Hobbs label has only furthered my curiosity and drive to find new and exciting places in the world to make wine. So, in addition to making wine in California and in Mendoza with Vina Cobos, I am currently a consultant for wineries in the U.S., Chile and Argentina. I have recently added Hungary to the list as my newest challenge and look forward to many more."

Everything we have in stock and available from Paul Hobbs

PAUL HOBBS Cabernet Sauvignon Hyde Vineyard 2013
Price:$150.00     Sale $132.00

(94 points) One of the most distinctive wines in this range, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Hyde Vineyard is inky, dense and unctuous, with plenty of the earthy/savory profile that is such a signature of this famous Carneros site. This powerful, resonant Cabernet will drink well for at least another decade, perhaps longer. Paul Hobbs fans will want to take note of a few changes in the lineup. Hobbs has decided to eliminate the Stagecoach Cabernet from his range, which is not entirely surprising given the recent acquisition of the Nathan Coombs Vineyard, a site that produces Cabernets in a similar vein. The last few vintages from Coombs are super-impressive, to say the least. Two thousand thirteen is also the last vintage of the Hyde Vineyard Cabernet, as that parcel need to be replanted. Overall, the 2013s are big, towering Cabernets, very much in the style of the year, while the 2014s are more aromatically precise and linear. Hobbs and his long-time winemaker Megan Baccitich add that yields were slightly higher across the board in 2014 than they were in 2013. (AG) (10/2015) Vinous

PAUL HOBBS Cabernet Sauvignon Las Piedras 2012        
Price:$300.00     Sale $ 264.00

Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard
St. Helena, Napa Valley
Nestled into the bench at the foot of Spring Mountain, this vineyard was planted in 2001 and produces a mineral-driven cabernet sauvignon.
Clones 4, 337
Planted 2001
Owner/Manager Andy Beckstoffer
Site Flat to slight eastern aspect, northeast to southwest orientation.
Soil Shallow horizon of very gravelly loam over Riverwash.

Climate Saint Helena is one of the warmest areas in The Napa Valley, being the further away from the bay than Carneros or Oakville. It is characterized by long, warm summer days, but does receive a gentle, cooling influence in the form of afternoon breezes that come over the Mayacamas Mountains from the Pacific.

PAUL HOBBS Cabernet Sauvignon Nathan Coombes 2013            
Price:$350.00     Sale $308

Building on the exceptional flavor profile of this vineyard, the 2013 shows great concentration and finesse. The opaque black color with a brilliant purple rim primes the sense for the rich boysenberry and cassis aromas. The expansive palate has great range with flavors of ripe blackberries, tobacco leaf and savory herbs. Round chewy tannins bolster the finish that lingers with hints of crushed graphite and slate.

PAUL HOBBS Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2013    
Price:$105.00     Sale $92.40

This stately cabernet sauvignon derives great depth from the diverse terroirs of its pedigreed vineyards, including Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, Beckstoffer Las Piedras and Stagecoach. The wine is dark garnet in color with brooding aromas of blackberry and cassis. A juicy palate reveals complex layers of black fruits and baking spice with mineral traces of pencil lead and slate. Youthful acidity backed with chewy, brambly tannins creates a well-balanced 30 second finish.
PAUL HOBBS Cabernet Sauvignon Crossbarn Napa 2014 (375ml)
Price: $35.00       Sale $30.80

Color: Saturated crimson Aroma: Black raspberry, boysenberry, violets, caramelized tobacco leaf, spicebox, pencil shavings Flavor: Concentrated, juicy red fruits, damp earth, cedar, baking spices Texture: Round and focused with sweet, fine-grained tannins and a long, slate-like finish

PAUL HOBBS Cabernet Sauvignon Crossbarn Napa 2013               
Price:     $45.00   Sale $39.60

Color: Dark Crimson
Aroma: Cassis, boysenberry, lavender, sage, cedar, tobacco leaf
Flavor: Peak-ripe, plums, wild berries, thyme, clove and vanillin
Texture: Creamy fine grain tannins from front to finish. Rich, savory flavors that coat the mouth entirely and continuously. Dense and mouth wateringly juicy

PAUL HOBBS Cabernet Sauvignon Crossbarn SONOMA 2013      
Price: $37.50       Sale $33.00

Color: Dense crimson ink
Aroma: Wild berries, clove, black tea, anise
Flavor: Savory notes of game (confit, fat), herbs (sage, ginger) and earth
Texture: Mouth-filling, chewy tannin gives the mouthfeel a savory treat with a hint of salinity, balanced and fresh with chewy tannins

PAUL HOBBS Chardonnay Edward James Estate 2014     
Price: $82.50       Sale $72.60

PAUL HOBBS Chardonnay Edward James Estate 2013     
Price: $90.00       Sale $79.20

Named in honor of Paul’s great-grandfather, Edward James Estate’s five acres are planted to two selections of chardonnay: Bato and Wente. The estate offers gentle northern, southern and western sun exposures.

Clones Bato, Wente
Planted 2007
Owner/Manager Paul Hobbs Winery
Site 5 acres, rolling bench land with southern and western exposures
Soil Sandy-loam, gold ridge soil is the hallmark soil series in this area of Russian River Valley.

Climate The Russian River Valley climate is defined by its proximity to the ocean, and is bordered by the Russian River and the Mayacamas mountains. Coastal breezes bring cooling fog through the Petaluma wind gap in the morning and evening, balancing the afternoon heat enjoyed in this appellation. This temperature differential creates excellent conditions to grow chardonnay and pinot noir.

PAUL HOBBS Chardonnay Ellen Lane Estate 2014             
Price: $82.50       Sale $72.60

This small hill-side estate is the coolest vineyard in our portfolio. Brilliant pale straw in color, this wine has savory, herbaceous aromas that lead to a taut palate of nectarine and warm biscotti balanced with hints of toasted oak. A long drawn-out finish highlights the tension between bright acidity, minerality and ripe stone fruit flavors.

PAUL HOBBS Chardonnay Ellen Lane Estate 2013             
Price: $82.50       Sale $72.60

(91-94 points) Nectarine, honeysuckle, Mandarin oranges, spring flowers and jasmine aromas jump from the glass of the 2013 Chardonnay Ellen Lane Estate. This cold site in Green Valley produced a gorgeous wine in 2013. (RP) (10/2014) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

PAUL HOBBS Chardonnay Ross Station Estate 2014         
Price: $90.00       Sale $ 79.19         Case $918

These vines grow under the thoughtful watch of the Ross Family farmhouse, built in the 1850’s. The former peach orchard’s gently rolling hills provide a nurturing environment for our vines, optimizing flavor and vineyard expression. This luminescent chardonnay boasts rich tropical aromas with subtle notes of quince, Asian pear, and white peach. The creamy, expressive palate leads with bright fruit flavors of golden apple, grilled pineapple, and guava, while limestone minerality underscores the lingering finish.

PAUL HOBBS Chardonnay Ulises Valdez 2014    
Price: $82.50       Sale $72.60          Case $842

These vines grow under the thoughtful watch of the Ross Family farmhouse, built in the 1850’s. The former peach orchard’s gently rolling hills provide a nurturing environment for our vines, optimizing flavor and vineyard expression. This luminescent chardonnay boasts rich tropical aromas with subtle notes of quince, Asian pear, and white peach. The creamy, expressive palate leads with bright fruit flavors of golden apple, grilled pineapple, and guava, while limestone minerality underscores the lingering finish.

PAUL HOBBS Chardonnay Richard Dinner Vineyard 2014              
Price: $82.50       Sale $72.60          Case $842

We have been sourcing exceptional chardonnay from this Sonoma Mountain vineyard since the winery’s inception in 1991. Rich golden hue in color, the wine entices with a bouquet of fresh pear, yellow jasmine, honey suckle and rainwater. The palate is pure and vibrant with layers of tangerine, apple pie and crème caramel. The mineral-driven finish is a signature characteristic of this vineyard.

PAUL HOBBS Chardonnay Russian River 2014    
Price:$48.00        Sale $42.24
Highlighting the unique characteristics of the Russian River Valley this chardonnay displays bright golden hues with lifted aromas of citrus, brioche and yellow florals of daffodil and daisy. The long, creamy palate is layered with crisp red apple, apricot and lemon zest that finishes with a hint of minerality.

PAUL HOBBS Chardonnay CROSSBARN 2015       
Price:$25.50        Sale $22.44          Case $261

Luminescent pastel gold in color, this chardonnay has an aromatic mélange of stone fruit with hints of lemon zest. The juicy palate is filled with slowly unfolding layers of gala apple, nectarine, and apricot with subtle notes of brioche & lees. The round texture is accentuated by vibrant acidity and a pronounced, mineral-driven finish.

PAUL HOBBS Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard 2014 Magnum
Price: $207.00    Sale $182.16

Dense violet in color, this exceptional pinot noir sets the stage with aromas of blue fruits and dried sage. Supple and earthy, the wine opens slowly with ripe flavors of blackberry, black cherry and hints of potpourri. The rich concentration of the wine is complemented by supple tannins and fresh acidity.

PAUL HOBBS Pinot Noir Valdez 2014     
Price:$82.50        Sale $72.60

Intense red garnet in color, this stately pinot noir leads with concentrated aromas of black cherry, violet and tea leaf. The muscular palate is densely packed with flavors of blueberries, black plum, spice and cola. The lengthy finish is punctuated by firm, grainy tannins and earthy notes of forest floor.

PAUL HOBBS Pinot Noir Lindsay 2014    
Price:$97.50        Sale $85.80

Named in honor of Paul’s great grandmother, who established the Hobbs New York family farm, Katherine Lindsay Estate offers a multitude of microclimates over its fourteen rolling acres of pinot noir.
CLONES Beba, Calera, Swan, 777, D115
PLANTED 2000
OWNER/MANAGER Paul Hobbs Winery
SITE Contoured with multiple exposures, predominately southern
SOIL Goldridge yellow, sandy clay loam, red clay and coarse, gravelly, loam soils

CLIMATE Perfectly poised in the Laguna Ridge, our estate receives both the gentle marine influences coming in from the coast, and the warm sun enjoyed in this pocket of the Russian River Valley. This combination of elements creates a temperature differential ideal for the growth of pinot noir

PAUL HOBBS Pinot Noir Russian River 2014        
Price: $60.00       Sale $52.80

Highlighting the terroir of the Russian River Valley, this deep ruby colored wine has aromas of cherry, raspberry, cola, forest floor and vanilla. Rich and round in the mouth, the fine tannins and fresh acidity give a long, generous finish.

PAUL HOBBS Pinot Noir Crossbarn 2014               
Price: $27.00       Sale $23.76

Color: pomegranate violet
Aromas:  Wild  red  raspberries, strawberries and  pomegranate,  fresh  herbs  thyme/sage,  forest floor
and hibiscus tea.
Flavor: Fresh and juicy, red cherries, raspberries, with a coolness of rhubarb, black tea spice
.
Mouthfeel: Graceful polished tannins throughout the palate led to a long savory finish
.

PAUL HOBBS Pinot Noir Crossbarn Rose 2015    
Price: $24.00       Sale $21.12

Color: Pale pink topaz
Aroma: Fresh watermelon, strawberries and Citrus flowers.
Flavor: Guava, mandarin, and honeydew
Texture: Creamy mid palate with salinity and vibrant finish

PAUL HOBBS Sauvignon Blanc Crossbarn 2015   
Price: $24.00       Sale $21.12          Case $245

The 2015 vintage began in late winter due to unseasonably warm temperatures leading to an early bud break, and thus an elongated growing season. Overall yields were lighter than average with smaller cluster and berry size as a result of cooler temperatures during bloom and the third consecutive year of drought. The resultant wines show increased concentration of flavors with wonderful balance and round textures.

Notes
Color: Pale green straw, brilliant

Aroma: Grapefruit, lychee, kiwi, lime, hint of grass

Flavor: Juicy palate of white peaches, and meyer lemon

Texture: Full and round, slate and freshness with a balanced finish

BRAMARE Cabernet Sauvignon Lujan De Cuyo 2013        
Price: $42.00       Sale $36.96

Dark red with jet black and purple hues. This paramount Luján de Cuyo cabernet sauvignon flaunts gobs of cassis and sour cherry, milk chocolate, black peppercorns, dried herbs and subtle earthy notes. The entrance leads with blackberry, boysenberry and great sucrosity, followed by spices. Firm, ripe tannins, creamy texture, and a long finish underline the wine’s elegance and great personality

BRAMARE Chardonnay Marchiori 2014
Price: $47.00       Sale $41.36

BRAMARE Cocodrilo Red Blend 2014
Price: $30.00       Sale $26.40

 A blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc and 9% Malbec.  Cocodrilo 2014 is a complex,    very balanced wine. There's great freshness to the nose, where we find morello cherry, cassis, pomegranate and black cherry. Spice notes –from the cabernet component- touch on black peppercorn, clove and paprika, are complemented by floral, herbal and balsam notes rounding out the elegant bouquet. The palate entrance is broad and round; the pliable sweet tannins alternate with the fruit and spice notes through the long finish.

BRAMARE Cabernet Sauvignon Marchiori 2012 
Price: $80.00       Sale $70.40

This is a cabernet sauvignon to highlight because of its elegance and intensity. It has a great deep red color. On the nose we find the freshness of the red fruit and cassis, accompanied by notes of tobacco, chocolate and spices We also find black pepper, clove, mocha, graphite and hints of gunpowder. On the palate it is expressive and spirited, shows great power and volume. It is an unctuous wine with marked tannins. We find aromas of ink and great fruit in a long and complex finish.

BRAMARE Malbec Lujan De Cuyo 2013   Magnum
Price:$99.00        Sale $87.12
BRAMARE Malbec Lujan De Cuyo 2013  
Price:$43.00        Sale $37.85

This Luján de Cuyo malbec seduces with its deep amethyst and ruby tones. The nose has great presence of cassis and strawberry opening to joyful notes of caramel, white pepper, star anise, dark chocolate and graphite, enlivened with delicate mint and rosemary notes. Remarkably broad in mouth, this elegant malbec shows sweet, firm tannins and a very long finish with great persistence.

BRAMARE Malbec Rebon 2012 
Price:$96.00        Sale $84.47

Brilliant red color with black hues. Lovely aromas of red fruits, blackberry and violets; hints of coffee beans and tobacco. A complex and structured Malbec, full of body and texture with sweet tannins and a delightful length.

BRAMARE Malbec Touza 2012   
Price:$99.00        Sale $87.12

100% hand-harvested Malbec from the young vines of Touza Vineyard in Las Compuertas, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. This site has a southeastern exposure at the foot of the Andes Mountains (3,389 feet).

BRAMARE Malbec Uco Valley 2014         
Price:$40.25        Sale $35.42

Stony, more minerality vertical in the mouth violets shows you the tannins more immediate.  A very pretty bouquet violets and black and red berry fruit raspberry and plum, graphite mineral higher elevation, lovely richness and concentration some peppery spice.  Big and chewy but has bright fruit and a firm hand of acidity holding things together.  Finish 45+ most excellent

COBOS Malbec Marchiori Vineyard 2010 Magnum          
Price:$570.00     Sale $501.60

Malbec of deep red, black and blue tones. Very intense aromas of plums, figs and blackberries spiced with cinnamon, licorice and coffee memories. On the palate the fruits are juicy and voluminous, its elegant tannins of silky texture leaves a memorable and exquisite finish.

COBOS Chardonnay Felino 2015               
Price: $16.75       Sale $14.74          Case $171

Pure pale gold with green hues in the glass. Fascinating notes of Bosc pear, white peaches, passion fruit and pineapple, beautifully accompanied by orange blossom, white flowers and subtle notes of bread crust. On the mouth, it shows a creamy texture, good volume and bright acidity. An elegant chardonnay with a great bouquet, balanced and persistent.

COBOS Malbec Felino 2015        
Price: $18.50       Sale $16.28          Case $189

Deep red color with violet and blue tones, this exquisite malbec displays aromas of white flowers and black fruits along with notes of white pepper and cloves. Elegant and balanced, delights the palate with hints of licorice and chocolate as presents broad and smooth with firm tannins that lead to a persistent finish.

COBOS Merlot Felino 2014         
Price: $18.75       Sale $16.50

Black garnet, filled in with shades of fuchsia and royal purple. Jumps out of the glass, beckoning with aromas of bacon, red currant and cotton candy, with hints of underbrush and smoke. Expansive on the palate, rendering boysenberry, strawberry, briar patch and blackberry. The great sucrosity on the fruit is tamed by sandalwood, pencil shavings and slate. Ripe, fine tannins enliven the creamy texture and contribute to the surprising length.

COBOS Cabernet Sauvignon Felino 2014              
Price: $18.00       Sale $15.8268     Case $184

A dark shade of garnet with ruby reflections. Aromas of black cherry, black currant, briar patch, hard candy and pencil shavings on the nose. Bright and luscious on the palate, with black cherry, blackberry, plum, abundant dark chocolate and subtle notes of earl grey tea and black pepper keeping it balanced. Viscous and round, with plush tannins and a delicious finish.