World Malbec Day is April 17, 2021

Every year since 2011, we celebrate Malbec.

This thin skinned, dark purple grape, produces bright magenta colour at the rim and transitions to an opaque purple in the glass. A full body, medium tannin red gives off aromas and flavours of red fruit; plum, black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry, together with tobacco, chocolate, spice and vanilla.

Depending on the region from where the Malbec comes from, one will get a bit of a different flavour profile. From Argentina, one would expect a very fruit forward, bold wine with a sweet tobacco finish. From France, the Malbec will deliver currant and black plum flavours which are a bit more tart. Due to higher acidity, French Malbec tends to have flavours of black pepper and spice, with a “greener” undertone.

Enjoy your Malbec with lean red meats, rich and bold cheeses, earthy vegetables. Grilled pepper steak, blue cheese, mushrooms, roasted peppers and lentils all pair very nicely with your Malbec.

If you are able to, Malbec tends to cellar nicely for 5 – 7 years.

Or, ENJOY IT ON WORLD MALBEC DAY!