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...]
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.
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.
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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!
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
INSIDER DEAL! The 5OS Project McLaren Vale 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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
A Double Bulk Buy INSIDER DEAL! Writer's Block Malbec and Cab 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...]
Exquisite Collection Malbec - Decent
A $8 daily drinker from Aldi, the Exquisite Collection Malbec. Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. … [Read more...]
Bodegas Caro Amancaya Reserve Red - 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...]
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...]
Do Big Names = A Big Wine? Bodegas Caro Aruma Malbec
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...]
Natural Origins Malbec and Cabernet 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...]
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...]
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...]
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