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    Malbec Mania - The Best Malbec

    The Malbec grape offers a fascinating look into the rise and fall and rise again of a grape variety!

    Originally one of the primary Bordeaux varietals (and still a mainstay in the Cahors region of France), the grape lost favor in France in the 1950's and 60's due to its sensitive nature to things like frost and mildew. Before that happened; however, Malbec was introduced into Argentina by a French agriculturist in 1868. It maintained a relatively nondescript existence there until the 1990's when it exploded in popularity with Argentina now accounting for 75% of the entire world's acreage of this variety.

    The Best Malbec Under $20

    Ranging in style from relatively simple, cheap wines meant to be drunk young to those with significant staying power (and time in oak), there's plenty to explore in this extremely popular variety. We cover them all in our list of the best Malbec.

    While Argentina still dominates, plantings are growing all over the world with lots of good inexpensive wines being made in California and Chile and even more unexpected places like New Zealand.

    Click here to get a printable shopping list of the best Malbec!

    Of recent note are some excellent examples from Washington State. We think Malbec could be the next big variety in Washington behind its excellent Merlot.

    Ready to explore all that Malbec has to offer? Particularly good with steak and most things off the grill, we love this variety. Come explore the best Malbec under $20 with us!

    Read on for our list of The Best Malbec Under $20!

    Kirkland Signature Malbec - A Winner For $7

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 22, 2023 Last Updated: February 22, 2023

    Kirkland Signature Malbec - A Winner For $7

    Bulk Buy! The latest vintage of the Costco Kirkland Signature Malbec hits it out of the park once again. 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, which is pretty amazing at this low price. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Bulk Buy, Costco, Kirkland Signature, Malbec

    Vinyes Ocults Malbec - Big Scores, But…

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 14, 2023 Last Updated: January 17, 2023

    Vinyes Ocults Malbec - Big Scores, But...

    Can it live up to the hype? We check out the Vinyes Ocults Malbec available at Costco for just $10. 100% Malbec from Tunuyan, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is aged 12 months in French and American oak, 70% second use barrels and 30% third use. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Costco, Malbec

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Malbec Lot 111 Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 8, 2022 Last Updated: December 11, 2022

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Malbec Lot 111 Review

    Today we check out the newly introduced single vineyard Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Malbec Lot #111. Malbec from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. There's no other info available on the wine but it does seem to have some length of oak aging. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Malbec, Trader Joe's

    Trivento Reserve Malbec - A Sub-$10 Steal

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 10, 2022 Last Updated: September 1, 2022

    Trivento Reserve Malbec - A Sub-$10 Steal

    Your new rich, spicy and smooth house red, we review the latest vintage of the Trivento Malbec Reserve. 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina using a combination of vineyards from both Lujan de Cuyo to the north and Uco Valley to the south. About 15% of the wine was aged in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Bulk Buy, Malbec

    INSIDER DEAL! Bent Press Malbec - A Savory Delight

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 23, 2022 Last Updated: June 30, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Bent Press Malbec - A Savory Delight

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Highly Recommended Mendoza Malbec made from organically grown grapes, the Bent Press Malbec. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Malbec

    INSIDER DEAL! Frog's Tooth Malbec and Petite Sirah - Flavor Monsters

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 30, 2022 Last Updated: June 1, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Frog's Tooth Malbec and Petite Sirah - Flavor Monsters

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Save 44% on a pair of Perfect 10's! Frog's Tooth Winery returns with a new vintage of their hedonistically good Petite Sirah plus an … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Insider Deals, Malbec, Petite Sirah, Saturday Splurge

    50% Off A Double Bulk Buy INSIDER DEAL From Writer's Block

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 4, 2022 Last Updated: April 6, 2022

    50% Off A Double Bulk Buy INSIDER DEAL From Writer's Block

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. It's your last chance (ever) to get some of this Lake County goodness from Jed Steele! The Writer's Block Malbec and Writer's Block … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, California - Lake County, Deals, Insider Deals, Malbec, Syrah

    MAAL Biutiful Malbec - Unadulterated

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 3, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    MAAL Biutiful Malbec - Unadulterated

    An unoaked Malbec that lets the beauty of the grape shine through, the MAAL Biutiful Malbec. 100% Malbec from 3,609 feet of altitude in Campo Los Andes, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine does not spend any time in oak, has 3.2 g/L of residual sugar and is vegan … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Highly Recommended, Malbec, Vegan

    Catena Malbec – A Worthy Buy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 31, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Catena Malbec – A Worthy Buy

    Big name Malbec from Costco, we check out the latest vintage of the the Catena Malbec. 100% Malbec from four high altitude estate vineyards in Maipu, Lujan de Cuyo, Tupungato and San Carlos in Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is aged 14 months in 225L French barriques, 35% of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Costco, Highly Recommended, Malbec

    INSIDER DEAL! The 5OS Project McLaren Vale Malbec - Love At First Sip

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 18, 2022 Last Updated: March 23, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! The 5OS Project Malbec - Love At First Sip

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Perfect 10 McLaren Vale Malbec from winemaker Steve Grimley of 5 O'Clock Somewhere and Ess & See Wines. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Deals, Insider Deals, Malbec, Saturday Splurge

    Tinto Negro Malbec - Quality

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 2, 2022 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Tinto Negro Malbec - Quality

    Quite tasty and less than $10, the Tinto Negro Mendoza Malbec. Malbec from vineyards at 3,500 feet of elevation in Lujan de Coyu, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine spends 3 months in used French oak and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Highly Recommended, Malbec, Vegan

    Dona Paula Altitude Series 1350 - A Lofty Blend

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 11, 2022 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Dona Paula Altitude Series 1350 - A Lofty Blend

    A smooth, dry and dusty blend from high altitude vines, the Dona Paula Altitude Series 1350. Available at Costco. 50% Cabernet Franc, 45% Malbec and 5% Casavecchia from two vineyard blocks at 1,350 meters (4,430 feet) above sea level in the Alluvia Vineyard in Gualtallary, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Cabernet Franc, Costco, Malbec, Red Blends

    Chateau du Perry Cahors Malbec Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 5, 2022 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Chateau du Perry Cahors Malbec Review

    A young and tannic Costco find from the original home of Malbec in France, the Chateau du Perry Cahors Malbec. Malbec from Cahors, France. Unfortunately neither the producer nor the the importer give any info on how the wine is made. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, Malbec

    50% Off Bulk Buy INSIDER DEAL! Writer's Block Malbec

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 29, 2021 Last Updated: January 12, 2022

    50% Off Bulk Buy INSIDER DEAL! Writer's Block Malbec

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Half off Bulk Buy rated Malbec! The Writer's Block Malbec is back. Now this is something to write home about, after all, who … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, California - Lake County, Deals, Insider Deals, Malbec

    Domaine Bousquet Virgen Malbec - Au Naturel

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 9, 2021 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Domaine Bousquet Virgen Malbec - Au Naturel

    Fully organic with no added sulfites, we review the Domaine Bousquet Virgen Malbec. 100% Malbec from rom estate vineyards at 4,000 feet of altitude in Tupungato, Alto Gualtallary, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine does not spend any time in oak, is vegan friendly and has just … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Malbec, Organic, Vegan

    Finca Decero Remolinos Vineyard Malbec - Lofty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 21, 2021 Last Updated: January 22, 2023

    Finca Decero Remolinos Vineyard Malbec - Lofty

    High altitude, single vineyard Malbec at a can't be beat Costco price, the Finca Decero Remolinos Vineyard Malbec. Single vineyard Malbec grown at 3,500 feet of elevation in Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina. 90% of the wine was aged in French oak barrels (30% new) for 14 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Costco, Highly Recommended, Malbec, Vegan

    A Double Bulk Buy INSIDER DEAL! Writer's Block Malbec and Cab Franc

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 30, 2021 Last Updated: January 12, 2022

    A Double Bulk Buy INSIDER DEAL! Writer's Block Malbec and Cabernet Franc

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. This 45% off, double Bulk Buy deal is back! The Writer's Block Malbec and Writer's Block Cabernet Franc. Now this is something … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Cabernet Franc, California, California - Lake County, Deals, Insider Deals, Malbec

    Exquisite Collection Malbec - Decent

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 8, 2021 Last Updated: January 31, 2023

    Exquisite Collection Malbec - Decent

    A $8 daily drinker from Aldi, the Exquisite Collection Malbec. Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Argentina, Malbec

    Bodegas Caro Amancaya Reserve Red - Ripe And Ready

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 13, 2021 Last Updated: May 20, 2021

    Bodegas Caro Amancaya Gran Reserva - Ripe And Ready

    A very expressive, very tasty wine, the Bodegas Caro Amancaya Reserve Red. 72% Malbec and 28% Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina. The wine spends 12 months in oak barrels, 20% of which were new. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Highly Recommended, Malbec, Red Blends

    Gouleyant Malbec – A Simply Satisfying Sipper

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 12, 2021 Last Updated: February 3, 2023

    Gouleyant Malbec – A Simply Satisfying Sipper

    A simple and tasty wine from the birthplace of Malbec, the Gouleyant Malbec by Georges Vigouroux. 100% Malbec from Cahors in the southwest of France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, Malbec

    Do Big Names = A Big Wine? Bodegas Caro Aruma Malbec

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 2, 2021 Last Updated: February 8, 2023

    Bodegas Caro Aruma Malbec - Do Big Names = A Big Wine?

    Domaines Barons de Rothschild and Nicolas Catena team up to make tasty Malbec at a nice price, the Bodegas Caro Aruma Malbec. 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. The wine does not spend any time in oak, aging in stainless steel tanks. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Malbec

    Natural Origins Malbec and Cabernet Box Wines – Naturally Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 11, 2020 Last Updated: February 25, 2023

    Natural Origins Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon Box Wines – Naturally Good

    Two organic boxed wines with tiny price tags, the Natural Origins Malbec and Natural Origins Cabernet Sauvignon from Domaine Bousquet. 100% Malbec and 100% Cabernet Sauvignon in 3L boxes. Made from grapes grown organically at 4000ft of altitude Tupungato, Alto Gualtallary, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Box Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Costco, Malbec, Organic

    Amancay Malbec Reserva - Simple and Easy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 22, 2020 Last Updated: May 22, 2021

    Amancay Malbec Reserva - Simple and Easy

    A solid Trader Joe's Malbec for $7, the Amancay Malbec Reserva. Malbec from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Malbec, Trader Joe's

    Crios Torrontés and Rosé of Malbec - Scrumptious Summertime Sippers

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 6, 2020 Last Updated: May 20, 2021

    Crios Torrontés and Rosé of Malbec - Scrumptious Summertime Sippers

    A pair of refreshing wines to help you enjoy your summer to the fullest, the Crios Torrontés and Crios Rosé of Malbec. Perhaps it's the long winters (and therefore the relatively short summers) we experience here in Minnesota, but we love it when the time for "summertime … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Highly Recommended, Malbec, Rosé, Torrontés

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