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Paul Hobbs El Felino Malbec - 2004(W-154)

Paul Hobbs El Felino Malbec
Jammy Spicy Big Powerful

Winery Story

Paul Hobbs, one of California's premier winemakers, released his first vintage of Argentine wine under the Viña Cobos label in 1999. These ... (more...)wines are from Viña Cobos' Nativo Collection. The Nativo wines are made to showcase varietal correctness, concentration, and terroir. They are vibrant and mouth-filling, and pair nicely with food.

Tasting Note

Lush and ripe, with full black fruit, a bit of black pepper, and velvety tannins with a touch of minerality.

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October 24, 2006
Too Tannic. Big wine, but just tasted a bit off.


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October 06, 2006
I was excited about this wine because I really enjoyed the Crocodillo. However this is a big wine in need of a big meal.


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October 03, 2006
Very complex - smooth, wonderful finish.


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October 02, 2006
Chocolatey. Maybe I don't like Malbecs so much.


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September 27, 2006
Too bitter!


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August 07, 2006
Enjoyed this Malbec with my parents - liked the fruity after taste. Paired with grilled steak.


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August 03, 2006
Didnt Like this wine much.


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July 06, 2006
Jammy, with a spicy finish.


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July 06, 2006
Very different than most of the wines I tend to drink, though I liked it very much. It was very smooth, while still retaining a good flavor.


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July 04, 2006
If I could give it a 3 1/2 I would. Liked the bouquet and the initial tast but didn't love the finish.


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June 16, 2006
Nice deep color but smooth finish enjoyed with the meal


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June 09, 2006
very smooth, excellent wine.


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June 07, 2006
Smooth and mild with a fruity taste. Dark velvet color. Karina and Jason liked it. A 4 of 5


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May 24, 2006
It's pretty good, but nothing compared to the Enrique Foster. I think it would have been better with a big steak. Cheese didn't have enough strength for it, nor did it bring out the taste. I'd like to try this again over dinner. 3 stars. --------------------- 6/30/07. Tried it again 4 months later and liked it even more.


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March 28, 2006
This one I liked.


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January 25, 2006
really drinkable; mellow fruit; spicy; great!


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Bottlenotes Team NoteJanuary 21, 2006
Fairly smooth and spicy Malbec.


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December 19, 2005
A little spicy but not too much. Smooth.


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