Today is World Malbec Day! Malbec is a full-bodied red grape, indigenous to France, and widely grown in Argentina. While Malbec is one of the top 5 Bordeaux varietals (along with Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot), the grape thrives in the warm climate of Argentina. In fact, Argentina is credited with “saving” Malbec; while the grape was considered a minor player in France, Argentina brought it into the limelight and now grows a majority of the world’s Malbec. Common features in Malbec are black fruit, vanilla, cocoa and a deep purple color.
A few weeks ago, we opened Bodega Norton Malbec Reserve ($10), not only for drinking but also for painting! We were recently introduced to Elysia Myers Wine Art by a close friend, and felt inspired to try painting with wine as she does! It’s a perfect lazy day activity!
This bottle is a great showing of Argentinian Malbec, with medium body, blackberry and chocolate, and refined tannins.
Are you celebrating World Malbec Day?
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