Viña Cobos Vinculum Chardonnay

Viña Cobos Vinculum ChardonnayThis wine is 100% Chardonnay, grown in the high altitude vineyards of Valle de Uco in Mendoza, Argentina a region renowned for its semi desert climate, large diurnal temperature shifts and well drained sandy rocky soils. On the nose, it shows aromas of white flowers, green apple, pear and hints of white chocolate and on the palate the wine delivers a mineral driven, fresh acidity, with a creamy, textured character and a long, elegant finish. It pairs

Ramos Pinto uses grapes from its own estates

The finish is clean and dry

Fast forward to 2015 and an early morning conversation between Doug Shafer (John’s son) and long-standing winemaker

Fermented in clay amphoras and older oak

Pinot Noir brings structure and red‑fruited depth

plus a touch of sandalwood

Cool climate Syrah with spicy

The wine started going through

this wine delivers a complex interplay of ripe peach and grapefruit

the round and ample profile is followed by a rich and perfectly balanced tannic structure

It is aged for two years on the lees adding notes of pastry and brioche

Made with a base vintage and 24% reserve wine