Malbec originally comes from France, but today most guests meet it through Argentina, where it has become a signature grape. In Napa and Sonoma, you’ll often encounter Malbec as a blending grape, adding deep color and plush fruit to red blends, though a few wineries also bottle it on its own. You will usually see it as a single-varietal wine, and it is often one of the easiest reds to enjoy right away. When you taste Malbec, expect rich fruit, gentle structure, and a relaxed, welcoming style.
Flavors:
- Blackberry or black cherry
- Plum or ripe blueberry
- Cocoa or dark chocolate
- A light violet or floral note
- Mild baking spice, like clove
- Sometimes a touch of earth, like dry soil after rain
