Malbec
Malbec can be seriously delicious. From the inky ”Black Wines” of Cahors to its New World expression, notably in Argentina, its one of those varieties that may have slipped past your radar. Its one to seek out as it can produce some fabulous wines. It origins are in Bordeaux where it blends wonderfully with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The Malbecs from Argentina are more accessable than the tannic versions from Cahors (and are more widely available). I love Cahors wines ever since I read the wonderful book Families Of The Vines. Well worth a read.
Here are some of the aroma and tasting characteristics of this wonderful grape
- Plums
- Bramble
- Tobacco
- Blackcurrant
- Herbs
- Spice
- Chewy
- Ripe Strawberry
- Vanilla
- Fruitcake
I recently has a bottle of Malbec from Argentina with some home cooked roast beef and it was magic. Go to any Argentinian steakhouse and order a bottle of Malbec to go with it. I’m telling you, it’s a match made in heaven.
