The 2008 Bramare Malbec Rebon Vineyard spent 18 months in 70% new Taransaud barriques. A glass-coating opaque purple color, the nose reveals pain grille, mineral, smoke, black cherry, and black raspberry. There is more elegance here with plenty of silky fruit, savory flavors, and precision balance. This stylish effort will evolve for 2-3 years and offer a drinking window extending from 2012 to 2023. Vina Cobos is a partnership between Paul Hobbs, Andrea Marchiori, and Luis Barraud. As producers acquire more experience, attention is increasingly being paid to the effects of terroir. Mendoza is a relatively large region with a range of elevations and exposures. To this end, Cobos has produced 4 Bramare Malbecs, each from a different sub-region.Importer: Paul Hobbs Imports, Sebastopol, CA; tel. (707) 824-9879