Malbec Wines Recommendations & Reviews

The Mendel Unus Malbec hails from 78 year old vines, and offers an elegant framework, thanks in part to the 30% blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, for both well-planned structure and concentrated fruit. This is a fresh, sturdy wine with warm layers of complexity and vivid fruit - largely dark cherry, blackberry and jammy plum along with a delicious mix of mocha and vanilla on the velvety finish.

This particular Malbec has just a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) in the mix, giving it a little more structure and finish length - it is a well-placed blend addition. Susana Balbo has created a palate-pleasing delight that debuts with deep garnet color and presses on to an array of amazing aromatics. On the nose, you'll find dark cherry and blackberry fruit surrounded by a floral medley and oak-influenced spice. The palate is a juicy mix of plum and cherry with rich dark chocolate and currents of coffee rounding out the flavor profile. A stellar Malbec that defines the varietal on many fronts.

The limited production Mendel Finca Remota, "Faraway Ranch," is 100% pure Malbec from top of the line 60 year old vines. It was hand-harvested and handled with exquisite care and vision from grape to bottle. Aged in 100% new French oak for 12 months and then aged for 6 more months in another set of 100% new French oak barrels, this wine has seen the best of barrel aging and lives the legacy in both fruit intensity and perfectly balanced component integration. Yes, the price tag is higher on this one, but the Mendel Finca Remota is a three digit wine that can ask for it honestly and deliver way beyond palate expections.

The Clos de los Siete Malbec is a dynamic fusion of Malbec, Merlot, Cab and Syrah. Aged in 100% new French oak, this red wine is brimming with rich, dark fruit - mainly cherry, blackberry and some blueberry along with dashes of chocolate and plenty of engaging spice. A refreshing price to value ratio and loads of fruit balanced by well-blended structural components - make this a must find wine from South America.

This is a stunning, single vineyard Malbec from 34 year old vines. On the nose you'll find plenty of cherry, currant and vanilla spice. On the palate the cherry profile extends its reach and welcomes well-yielded tannins and black pepper spice on the finish. This is a medium-bodied red wine that will pair up well with burgers, pot roast, poultry and even a hearty sausage pizza.

The Don David Malbec is bursting with blackberry and cherry mingling with tea and tobacco nuances on the nose. The palate profile offers plenty of fruit and spice with noticeable structure and and elegant balance, the finish is long and strong. A solid value Malbec that is versatile enough to handle a mix of flavors and seasonings in the pairing process.

This Malbec displays a stunning, dense violet color in the glass. And the density carries on to the palate in the form of jam-packed, dark berry fruit, layered with mocha notes and a touch of tobacco. The wine's innate depth and well-honed balance of acidity, alcohol, soft tannins and focused flavor is striking. A fun, fresh wine with plenty of flesh and endurance. This Malbec is made for filet mignon, NY strip and other favorite red meat cuts.

Dark, inky purple pigment gives way to blackberry aromas mixed with a bit of violet making up the first impressions on the Alamos Malbec. This is a fine introduction to the Malbec grape and at $10 a pop, fairly low risk to boot.

Sourced from 50+ year old vines, this Malbec was late harvested allowing the sugars to concentrate and flavors to become more jam-driven. Aging took place in stainless steel tanks, with no oak contact whatsoever during the vinting process. A decadent wine for the price and sure to please a wide variety of palates.