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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Nandroya Vineyard | Huon/Channel | Margate | (0) |
Rob Hall | Yarra Valley | Healesville | (0) |
Mandurang Valley Wines | Bendigo | Mandurang | (0) |
Brown Brothers Milawa | King Valley | Milawa | (0) |
Mount Charlie | Macedon Ranges | Riddells Creek | (0) |
Trentham Estate Winery | Murray Darling | Trentham Cliffs | (0) |
Blue Pyrenees Estate | Pyrenees | Avoca | (0) |
Grape Farm Winery | Pyrenees | Moonambel | (0) |
St Ignatius Winery | Pyrenees | Lamplough | (0) |
Trifon Estate Wines | Goulburn Valley | Wahring | (0) |
Campbells Wines | Rutherglen | Rutherglen | (0) |
Jones Winery | Rutherglen | Rutherglen | (0) |
Warrabilla Wines | Rutherglen | Rutherglen | (0) |
Watsons Creek Wines | Yarra Valley | Kangaroo Ground | (0) |