airy and super-elegant nose reflects aromas of spice

deliciously spiced on the nose

Not a bad combination

The wine was made from a blend of 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc

While the wood treatment is a bit more evident it still remains a background element on the ripe but airy nose of spicy

Vina Cobos, Bramare Malbec Chanares other_regions_australia airy and super-elegant nose reflectsBright ruby red. Very ripe aromas of blackberry, blueberry, violet and licorice, plus notes of cocoa powder and dark chocolate. Quite seamless in texture but with a slightly medicinal, herbal cast that conveys the coolness of the 2016 vintage. Strong black fruit flavors are accented by menthol and mint. Finishes with firm, building tannins, a note of dusty cocoa powder and very good violet lift. Not a particularly pliant style of Cabernet Franc, this