2015 Vina Cobos Felino Chardonnay

Ranked #81 in Wine Spectator's Top 100 for 2016 -
no mean feat for a $20 wine.

Californian winemaker, Paul Hobbs stands out from the pack, not only as a "quality fanatic", but as a trail blazer credited with proving the winemaking potential in Argentina. Rather than solely focusing on Malbec, he's also delivering some tremendous values in Cabernets and Chardonnay.

The 2015 Felino offers a rich, riper styled, yet fresh Chardonnay that has plenty of early drinking appeal.
Brilliant straw colour with a watery hue. Pronounced ripe peach and apricot aromas are laced with honeycomb followed by citrusy nougat and spice. Rich mouthfilling flavours of ripe peaches, apricots and dried honey embellish the palate overlaying a back drop of citrusy nougat with a spicy finish. Despite the fullness and textural creaminess of the wine the finish is fresh and lively. Medium to long aftertaste of spicy peaches and apricots, dried honey and spicy nougat.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc 14.7%

Other reviews... A richly spiced white, with focused, well-structured flavors of dried apple, ripe citrus and guava. Brioche notes show on the firm finish. Drink now through 2019. - Wine Spectator