Grape Variety. Malbec 2. Wine Colour. Red 8. Yes 6. Like Rioja? Like Prosecco? Showing 1 to 8 of 8. Le Malbec de Balthazar Pays d'Oc. Deep ruby Malbec from the sunny South of France, bursting with bright fruit flavours. Out of stock. Brazin Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi. Bold aromas followed by vanilla, mocha notes. Rated four and a half stars. Honest and unpretentious Cinsault that celebrates its heritage. I am a Melbec drinker, I will definitely check out you other wine recommendations!!
Thank you! Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Toggle navigation Learn Call Call Erik Neilson on February 10, 3 Comments. Merlot Merlot shares quite a few characteristics with Malbec, one of them being the fact that — like Malbec — many people only drink Merlot.
Petit Verdot Another variety that gets less attention than it perhaps should is Petit Verdot. Comments Great information! Does the article refer French Malbec, Argentine Malbec or both? Does the article reference French Malbec, Argentine Malbec or both? Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. In fact, almost all of the Malbec produced in France today is used for blending with other grapes. Like most full-bodied red wines, Malbec should be served at room temperature, or chilled for a short time minutes in the refrigerator.
You can use a standard wine glass for Malbec. Compared to Shiraz, Malbec does not have a very long finish on the palate, so neutral textures and simple red meats are a perfect pairing. The ubiquitous Argentinian asado comes to mind — as does a good pairing with grilled octopus.
That unique combination of strong fruits and round tannins makes Argentinian Malbec one of the best wines to pair with beef. Introducing one of the most well-known wine food pairings of all time: Malbec and steak. If it grows with it, it goes with it — for the true taste of Argentina, look for Argentine Malbec and Argentine beef. Soft tannins, fruity complexity and the mouth-watering texture of well-cooked steak is a true classic that makes Malbec a sought-after accompaniment for foodies around the world.
Tip: serve with a side of delicious chimichurri. Shiraz is just the Australian name for French Syrah. Shiraz is a complex and full-bodied red wine that goes heavy on notes of dark, ripe fruits, pepper, leather and tobacco.
The resultant wine is a marvelous example of red wine at its most interesting — especially when aged. Shiraz from warmer climates tends to be even more full-bodied, with a higher alcohol content to boot 14 — Just like Malbec in Argentina, Australian Shiraz has grown to be a worldwide phenomenon that often outranks its French counterpart!
It is more savory than New World styles — you can taste this in its dense tannic structure. Australian Shiraz is heavier on the fruit than some of the cooler climate Shiraz examples. It is also that bit smoother on the tannins, which draws comparisons between Australian Shiraz and Malbec. Californian Shiraz gets a mention here too — particularly from the Sonoma Coast, where the wine is noted for its French-like complexion. Just like with Malbec, room temperature is fine, but a slightly lower temperature will help to tone down the high alcohol content especially with New World Shiraz.
For your wine glass, choose a slightly larger glass than you would for Malbec — but not too large. You want to bring out the Shiraz fruit flavors with aeration, especially when pairing with food. Too large of a glass, however, will concentrate the flavors in an unpleasant way.
With Shiraz, you should aim for a tall glass with a slightly wider bowl than your standard red wine glass. The traditional food pairings for Shiraz are dishes that can match the smokey, peppery complexion of this bold red wine. So look for foods that are heavy on marinades, herbs and seasonings, such as lamb with mint, BBQ ribs or ratatouille. Shiraz has a longer finish than Malbec, so your food pairing should take this into account by focusing on flavors that linger in the mouth.
Fruit-forward New World Shiraz goes great with even more intensely flavored meat dishes, like spiced chicken. The more adventurous might opt for Shiraz with chicken shawarma , or even a pairing with Thai curry! We might have the answer for you. Certain New World wineries now produce a blend of the two, which is known as Malbec-Syrah. This is no surprise, especially considering how popular Malbec and Shiraz have become outside of their native France.
Malbec-Shiraz combines the best of the two wines, featuring the dark fruit bouquet of Malbec with the peppery, spicy tones of Shiraz. This entry-level wine is a great introduction to the unique, concentrated berry flavors of Argentinian Malbec.
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