Malbec

Malbec is the perfect introduction to single varietal wines for new wine drinkers. It's accessible in price point as well as flavor profile. There's spice, tobacco, leather, and fruit mingling in the glass. Different regions of Argentina put their own stamp on the grape, but if you really want to drink your history, try a Malbec from Cahors, France.

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    Andás

    2021 Red Blend from Mendoza, Argentina

    Your soon-to-be new favorite from Platinum Medal-winning Andás

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    $21.00 Retail price

    $14.70 Member price

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    Titiritero

    2021 Bonarda – Syrah – Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina

    We proudly present this decadent debut from an exciting new brand

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    $29.00 Retail price

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    Los Antiguos

    2023 Malbec - Bonarda from Mendoza, Argentina

    Complexity unfolds with each glass of our Malbec and Bonarda blend

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    $31.00 Retail price

    $21.70 Member price

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    Che Boludo

    2021 Lightly Sweet Red Blend from Mendoza, Argentina

    A friendly new release from “Best of Class” Che Boludo

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    $25.00 Retail price

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    PrimaZona

    2021 Red Blend from Mendoza, Argentina

    Dark fruit, earthy oak, and sun-kissed flavors from these world-class vineyards

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    $22.00 Retail price

    $15.40 Member price

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    Cien por Ciento

    2021 Red Blend from Mendoza, Argentina

    Cranberry and pomegranate mix with a chocolate finish in this earthy classic

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    $28.00 Retail price

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    Rancho Campo

    2023 Malbec from Valle de Uco / Uco Valley, Argentina

    Experience the pride of Mendoza with this savory and earthy stunner

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    $34.00 Retail price

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    Cien por Ciento

    2024 Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina

    Untamed dark fruit and earthy spice reveal Argentina’s vibrant, rustic soul

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    $20.00 Retail price

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    Miguel Aime Pouget

    2024 Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina

    Echoes of the Andes: savory notes meets vibrant fruit

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    $26.00 Retail price

    $18.20 Member price

Keep Reading About Malbec

Spicy and full of dark fruit flavors, Malbec is an excellent entry to the world of red wines. In the past decade, it has exploded into the collective consciousness of wine drinkers everywhere, and although it was born in southwest France just outside of Bordeaux, is it Argentinian Malbec that steals the show, especially the ones from Mendoza. The French were in the process of uprooting much of the Malbec in Cahors until Argentina and Chile's new expressions started to tickle the collective conscious. Much like Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec had to move to New World vineyards to thrive.

What are the best Malbec wines?

The New World Malbec wines are softer and less tannic than the Old World but still manage to showcase the terroir of their sites. Malbec is a varietal that proves you can't predict where the next great wine might come from. The finest expression comes from the high-altitude Adrianna vineyards of Bodega Catena Zapata winery in the Uco Valley, where Malbec is planted alongside Cabernet Sauvignon at almost 5000 feet of elevation.

What are the tasting notes of Malbec wine?

Malbec is known for making a deep purple wine full of dark fruits and ripe tannins. It can take oak aging, but it can also stand on its own. Typical tasting notes include spice, tobacco, black cherry, blackberry, and violets. It works well in Bordeaux blends, as it allows the winemaker to finesse the structure of sometimes flabby red blends. We don't often see Malbec vines in the wine regions of the United States, but a few nice examples come from Oregon. Food pairings are particularly easy with this wine grape due to the ripe tannins; try pairing it with red meats. Whether you choose French Malbec or an (as of now) unheard-of Malbec from Patagonia, it's likely that you will find something interesting to drink about.