Vina Cobos 2019 Vinculum Malbec

96pts James Suckling Clear and bright with purple fruit, fresh flowers and some stems. Dried flowers, too. Full-bodied and vibrant. Fresh and refined with richness at the same time. Serious, but flamboyant. A small amount is whole-cluster fermentation. 95pts Vinous The 2019 Malbec Vinculum is a blend of grapes from the Uco Valley and Lujan de Cuyo (18%) and was 39% aged in new barrels. Dark purple in the glass. The nuanced nose veers between a liqueur-like and floral character. It offers notes of ripe plum, white pepper, and hints of olives, bay leaf, and lavender followed by cedar aromas. Creamy and unctuous with an expansive flow that grows lighter on its feet as goes on to really take over the mouth. The delicate freshness maintains the energy levels right through to the long finish in which the fruity flavors return. An intricate wine.  91pts Wine Spectator Throws off an elegant, powdery floral note amid blueberry pastry and cherry preserves, with vanilla and spice notes joining in around a subtle tug of tannins and notes of cocoa powder. Drink now through 2028. 3,500 cases made; 500 cases imported. 750ml