7 Things to Know About Malbec Wine

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Malbec loves sunshine

Malbec thrives in high-altitude vineyards due to its receptiveness to terroir, needing more heat to ripen than Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot.

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Mendoza is the promised land of Malbec

Best Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina - ideal for warm climates. Also grown in Australia, New Zealand, France, and finding a home in California.

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Though popular in Argentina

Malbec: French origin, faced challenges - disease, frost, marketability. Argentina popularized it, now French winemakers embrace it too. Underdog story!

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Malbec in Bordeaux  Blend

Bordeaux blend: Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Merlot. Malbec appears in Meritage (CA) and Aus/NZ blends with Merlot. Not a typical blending grape.

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Malbec = oak-aged, chocolatey.

Malbec: Juicy, fruit-forward with a smooth, chocolatey finish & hints of coffee/cacao from oak aging. Perfect with Tiramisu dessert.

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Malbec is famous for its deep purplish hue

Malbec's deep purple color & inky quality come from anthocyanin-rich grapes, earning it the name 'Black Wine' for Cohors production.

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Prohibition: Malbec's  cheap fame.

During Prohibition, Malbec's cheap and easy production led to its popularity today as a go-to wine variety. #ProhibitionMalbec

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