Malbec is a red wine grape variety and is known as being one of the six grapes allowed in the blend of Bordeaux wine. It has however been steadily replaced by the hardier Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
The Malbec grape is a thick-skinned grape with an inky dark colour and needs more sun and heat than either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot to mature. It ripens mid-season and can bring very deep colour, ample tannin, and a particular plum-like flavour component which adds complexity to blends.
Though perhaps best known for its French plantations, it is widely celebrated in Argentina as a dominant varietal.
The varietal is not substantial in Australia as the early plantings were of poor quality and highly susceptible to frost and downy mildew. By the mid to late 20th century, many acres of Malbec were uprooted and planted with different varieties. By 2000, there were slightly over 500 hectares, with the Clare Valley and Langhorne Creek having the most significant amount. As newer clones became available, plantings in Australia have increased slightly.
Listed below are the wineries that produce Malbec.
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Winery | Wine region | City | Star Rating |
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Bordertown Winery | Okanagan Valley | Osoyoos | (0) |
Moon Curser Vineyards | Okanagan Valley | Osooyoos | (0) |
Kismet Estate Winery | Okanagan Valley | Oliver | (0) |
Covert Farms Family Estate | Okanagan Valley | Oliver | (0) |
Forbidden Fruit Winery | Similkameen Valley | Cawston | (0) |
Road 13 Vineyards | Okanagan Valley | Oliver | (0) |
Nk’mip Cellars | Okanagan Valley | Osoyoos | (0) |
Van Westen Vineyards | Okanagan Valley | Naramata | (0) |
Pentâge Winery | Okanagan Valley | Penticton | (0) |
Laughing Stock Vineyards | Okanagan Valley | Penticton | (0) |
La Frenz Winery | Okanagan Valley | Penticton | (0) |
Seven Stones Winery | Similkameen Valley | Cawston | (0) |
Kettle Valley Winery | Okanagan Valley | Naramata | (0) |
Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery | Okanagan Valley | Peachland | (0) |
Desert Hills Estate Winery | Okanagan Valley | Oliver | (0) |
Dirty Laundry Vineyards | Okanagan Valley | Summerland | (0) |
Deep Roots Winery | Okanagan Valley | Naramata | (0) |
Hidden Bench Vineyards and Winery | Niagara Peninsula | Beamsville | (0) |
Lailey Winery | Niagara Peninsula | Niagara on the Lake | (0) |
Lakeview Wine Co. | Niagara Peninsula | Niagara on the Lake | (0) |