No customs hassle Cobos Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2020

There’s a pure ripeness and freshness to this malbec despite the hot growing season. Blackberry, red licorice, and flowers. Lilac and lavender. White rose petal. Sage and mint. Full and very fine tannins. Salty undertones. Reserved and closed at the end. Linear line through it. Tannin tension gives this energy. 75% Chanares Estate and 25% Hobbs Estate. Give it four or five years to open.

98 Pts James Suckling