{"product_id":"vina-cobos-vinculum-chardonnay","title":"Vina Cobos Vinculum Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"w-full md:w-1\/5 md:mr-4 space-y-1 lg:space-y-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-score-paywall\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-bold text-red text-5xl\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(190, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 pts Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrinking Window 2024 - 2034\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThe 2023 Chardonnay Vinculum hails from the Uco Valley, with 25% aged in \u003cem\u003efoudres\u003c\/em\u003e. With a delicate expression, it opens with aromas of acacia, dessert pear, green apple, hazelnuts, crème brûlée and honey. The palate is smooth with an oily texture, exhibiting a delicate freshness wrapped in a pleasant finish. It lingers with a long, lemon cookie flavor, leaving a memorable impression. This is a modern wine. \u003cem\u003e- By Joaquín Hidalgo, October 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-highlight\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(187, 7, 7);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 pts Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaturity \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e2025 - 2033\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca class=\"print-note d-print-none\" href=\"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/notes\/84609\/\" title=\"Print this tasting note\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-print\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe 2023 Chardonnay Vinculum highlights the producer's relationship with Los Chacayes and San Pablo growers and is a specific block selection. These are cooler sites, the grapes fermented in foudres and 500-liter barrels and kept on the lees for 10 months. Natural acidity threads throughout a medium-bodied, creamy texture of layered citrus and stone fruit, the oak adding spice and structure. Age through 2033. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard origins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected high-elevation vineyards cultivated by Viña Cobos’ longtime grower partners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly rocky, well-draining mountain soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organically farmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional white-wine fermentation under controlled temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e12 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÉlevage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25% in large-format foudres\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the balance in barriques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e26%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled without fining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e14.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan and vegetarian suitable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul Hobbs and the Viña Cobos winemaking team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 offers acacia, white flowers, green apple, pear, white peach and lemon zest with touches of hazelnut, honey and crème brûlée. It is mineral, creamy and energetic, combining a smooth, slightly oily texture with fresh acidity and a long, lemon-tinged finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mendoza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378080936070,"sku":"WB-cobos-vinculum-chard","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/CobosViniculumChardonnay.png?v=1789354065","url":"https:\/\/www.winesolutions.com\/products\/vina-cobos-vinculum-chardonnay","provider":"Wine Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}