Felino Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 – Mendoza’s Velvet Punch

Tasting Notes

Not your grandma’s tasting spiel. This is ruby-red with black undertones, hitting you first with ripe red fruit and red pepper, then shimmying into incense, white pepper, vanilla, tobacco cocoa, and nutmeg whispers. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy, juicy tannins and a smooth, balanced finish—like velvet laced with sass.

Meet the Winemaker

Paul Hobbs—yeah, that Paul Hobbs, the legendary grape whisperer who co-founded Viña Cobos after smittenly stumbling into Mendoza back in 1989 and immediately losing his wine‑loving soul to the place. He roams the Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco vineyards like a terroir‑obsessed rockstar, farming sustainably on high‑altitude slopes and treating each cluster like a VIP. His mission? Wines that don't whisper—they roar their origin. Also, rumor has it he drinks this one in leather.

Wine Specs

• Varietal(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 

• Vintage: 2022

• Region: Mendoza, Argentina (Luján de Cuyo & Valle de Uco) 

• Aging: ~12 months in French oak barrels (with about 9% new oak) 

• ABV: ~14.5% 

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 16–18 °C (or what your guts tell you at room temp)

Critic Reviews

• 93 pts — James Suckling:
  “Well‑concentrated with velvety tannins, this full‑bodied wine boasts pure blackberry and black cherry flavors… black pepper and tobacco accents show up first on the nose and interlace on the palate with rather full tannins.” 

• Other sources: awaiting review.

Food Pairings

• Skirt steak (because only a badass cut can stand up to this Cab) 

• Pasta with meatball‑rich tomato sauce, because texture. 

• Semi‑hard cheeses—think manchego or aged gouda, but with swagger 

Why You Need This Bottle

Because “good enough” doesn't cut it. This bottle punches you with spicy fruit, purrs velvet tannins, and ends on a balanced finish that leaves you dangerously planning round two. It’s Mendoza badassery in a glass. Perfect for nights when fancy isn’t enough—you want flair, hunger, and a little bite.

Ready to sip dangerously? Grab your Felino Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 now—club members get free shipping. Let’s make your next pour unforgettable.