Commemorating Cobos

An exclusive vertical tasting of Paul Hobbs’ flagship Viña Cobos bottling

Paul Hobbs tastes a glass of Malbec in his Mendoza vineyard.
Celebrated California vintner Paul Hobbs founded Viña Cobos in 1998 after decades spent consulting with Spanish houses such as Bodega Catena Zapata. (Sena Sebastian)

Viña Cobos founder Paul Hobbs uncorks 11 vintages from his Mendoza winery, now in its 25th year, for a retrospective vertical tasting with senior editor and lead taster for Argentina, Aaron Romano. A free version of this article can be accessed here. Learn about how this iconic Luján de Cuyo house, built with grit and guile over the past quarter century, is bringing attention to the quality of Argentine Malbec.

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