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

as it is still quite young

dried berries and plums

deliciously spiced on the nose

Vina Cobos, Bramare Malbec Chanares other_regions_australia While the wood treatment isBright 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