Malbec
Malbec
Double Canyon 2017 Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
Blackberry, pie crust and baking vanilla accompany raspberry and light confectioners’ sugar. Peach and raspberry also appear with juicy acidity and a lingering finish. The blend contains Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Syrah. Fruit comes from Horse Heaven Hills in Washington’s Columbia Valley. Scorched earth, barrel spice, graphite and dark cherry add further detail.
Catena Zapata 2020 Malbec Argentino
Made entirely from Malbec, with 20% whole clusters and 80% whole berries, the fruit is hand-loaded into new French-oak barrels. Fermentation lasts seventeen to twenty-eight days with wild yeast, low temperatures and manual cap management. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place in barrel, followed by twelve to eighteen months in French oak. Fruit comes from Nicasia and Angélica vineyards.
Whitehall Lane 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Ripe red and black fruit, juicy fruit, plum and dried berry appear beside terracotta. The wine is full and concentrated, with velvety tannins and a refined, lasting finish. Cabernet Sauvignon accounts for 86% of the blend. Merlot contributes 8%, while Malbec and Petit Verdot each contribute 3%. This Napa Valley red was made in the United States.
Spring Valley Vineyard 2014 Frederick Walla Walla Valley Red
Blackberry, almond paste, liquorice and vanilla appear with rich fruit and firm tannins. Black cherry, plum, dusty spice, olive and mocha add further detail. Muscular structure and polished tannins are also recorded. The Walla Walla Valley blend combines 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 13% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec in this estate red wine.
Trapiche 2010 Terroir Series Finca Ambrosia Single Vineyard Malbec
Violet-scented fruit and sweet red plum open the documented profile, followed by roasted notes, black pepper and crushed dark berries. The palate is rich and ample, with supple texture, rounded tannins and fresh dark fruit. Wood smoke, lemon peel, blackberry, tar, dark spice, coffee and mocha add further depth before a long, powerful finish marked by chocolate and nutmeg.
Ursa Major 2017 Sabor a Mi
Deep garnet in colour, this opens with blackberry, cassis and dark plum, followed by green herbs, nutmeg and allspice. The palate is dry and finely balanced, with juicy dark fruit set against a subtle saline note and a bright mineral lift. Whole-cluster fermentation lends energy and savoury structure, while neutral oak keeps the fruit clearly in focus. It finishes vibrant and composed, with blackberry, spice and cool mineral detail lingering.
Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón 2022 Circus Organic Malbec
Ripe plum, blackberry and dark cherry give an immediate, fruit-forward opening. The palate follows with smooth layers of black fruit, supported by gentle spice and a softly rounded texture. Freshness keeps the ripe profile lively through the centre, while the darker fruit gains quiet depth toward the finish. Balanced and approachable, it closes on blackberry, plum and a measured savoury spice note.
Dry Creek Vineyard 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Black cherry, black currant and dried cranberry open, followed by raspberry and fresh boysenberry. The palate is full-bodied and rich, with ripe dark fruit framed by refined tannins and bright natural acidity. Cocoa, bay leaf, sage and sweet tobacco add savoury depth, while white pepper and cedar bring lift. Layered and composed, it finishes long with currant, spice and a persistent herbal note.
Poplar Grove 2014 The Legacy
Black fruit opens with a supple, almost voluptuous texture, followed by dried leaves, liquorice and sagebrush. The blend is savoury and layered rather than heavy, with Cabernet Franc bringing aromatic lift and the supporting varieties adding shape and depth. Fine tannins keep the generous palate composed. The finish is stylish and persistent, balancing ripe fruit with mature herbal and earthy detail.
Catena Zapata 2017 Adrianna Vineyard River Stones Malbec
Blackberry, cassis, violet and crushed stone lead a dark, highly aromatic profile, with wet earth and subtle spice adding depth. The palate is full and mouthfilling but remains fresh, its concentrated fruit shaped by integrated acidity and ultra-fine tannins. A stony, mineral texture gives the wine precision through a long finish, where black fruit, flowers and a savoury granitic note gradually return.
Achaval Ferrer 2015 Finca Altamira Malbec
Blood orange and bittersweet cherry open with ripe strawberry, red berries and a faint thread of star anise. The palate is powerful yet fresh, carrying concentrated fruit through balanced acidity and a clear mineral undertone. Fine, powdery tannins give the wine shape without heaviness, while a savoury edge keeps the finish composed and persistent. Decant before serving with grilled beef, lamb or mushrooms.
Catena Zapata 2020 Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae Malbec
Spicy black fruit and delicate flowers lead a highly aromatic nose, with plum, sour cherry, herbs and graphite adding detail. The palate is rounded and smooth yet precise, its ripe fruit supported by moderate acidity, fine grip and a chalky limestone impression. Freshness keeps the concentration poised through a long, mineral finish. Decant before serving with grilled lamb, braised beef or roasted eggplant.
Clos du Val 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Cranberry, red plum and cherry open with cassis, lavender and savoury touches of thyme and sage. The palate is medium to full-bodied yet fresh, framed by fine-grained, supple tannins and balanced acidity. A quiet mocha note adds depth without obscuring the fruit, and the finish is long, smooth and focused. Decant briefly and serve with grilled beef, lamb chops or roasted mushrooms.
Opus One 2003 Napa Valley
Blackberry, plum and dried cherry open into hazelnut, graphite, cocoa and a subtle olive note. The palate is broad yet balanced, with supple tannins and savoury herbal detail beneath the dark fruit. Dark chocolate and black liquorice linger on the finish, giving the wine a composed, mature profile. Decant carefully and serve with roast beef, lamb, braised short ribs or grilled mushrooms.
Noëlla Morantin 2017 Tango Atlantico
Fresh and fluid, with vivid red fruit, a light savoury edge and fine, ripe tannins. Cabernet Franc brings aromatic lift while Côt adds depth, creating a supple Loire red with purity and an easy, balanced finish. Minimal sulfur keeps the profile clear and lively. Serve lightly cool with charcuterie, roast chicken, mushrooms or lentils.
El Enemigo 2022 Cabernet Franc
Cassis, ripe currant and raspberry lead, with violet, cedar, clove, eucalyptus and black pepper adding lift. The palate is fresh and elegant, combining juicy red fruit, velvety tannins and a mineral line through a persistent finish. Give it a brief decant and serve with grilled game, roast lamb or charred vegetables.
Finca Las Moras 2025 Malbec
Fresh cherry, blackberry and plum lead, with violet, subtle spice and a light touch of oak adding depth. The palate is smooth and medium-bodied, balancing ripe fruit with gentle acidity and rounded tannins. A softly spiced finish keeps it approachable and food-friendly alongside grilled sausages, beef burgers, empanadas or roasted vegetables.
Tilia 2024 Malbec
Black cherry and plum lead, joined by violets, vanilla and a touch of sweet spice. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with blackberry, cranberry and blackcurrant giving the wine generous depth while fresh acidity keeps the fruit composed. Soft tannins carry into a rounded finish, making this polished Argentine red a natural match for roast duck, braised beef or a cranberry-glazed pot roast.
Tecta 2021 Malbec
Ripe blackberry and dark plum lead, with a jammy richness and sweet oak spice giving the nose an easy warmth. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, balancing stewed dark fruit with a gentle savoury edge. Bitter chocolate and baking spice shape the finish, making this an approachable red for grilled sausages, slow-cooked beef or smoky vegetables.
Amalaya 2024 Salta Malbec
Ripe raspberry and cherry lead, with violet, gentle spice and a touch of cocoa adding lift and depth. The palate is fresh and generous rather than heavy, framed by soft, rounded tannins and a smooth, lingering finish. Its balance of bright fruit and savoury warmth makes it an easy fit for grilled meats or vegetable dishes.
Château de Brague 2024 Clair de Lune Bordeaux Clairet
Bright raspberry and red cherry lead a fresh Bordeaux Clairet with a softly floral lift. Brief skin contact keeps the colour vivid and the tannins very light, while Merlot brings supple fruit and Malbec adds a gentle savoury edge. Serve lightly chilled with seafood, grilled fish, charcuterie or aromatic dishes.
Phantom Creek Estates 2022 Rosé
An Okanagan rosé combining Merlot and Syrah with several Bordeaux varieties. Strawberry, watermelon and citrus lead a dry, polished palate with herbal detail and a clean finish.
Hillside Winery 2020 Heritage Collection Malbec
Rich dark fruit meets warm spice-cake notes in a concentrated but composed Malbec from a sunlit Naramata site. Extended French-oak ageing brings structure and savoury depth, while the fruit retains aromatic freshness and well-ripened tannins. A distinctive Okanagan red for braised beef, grilled lamb, smoky vegetables or firm aged cheese.
Kettle Valley Caboose Red
Plum pudding, black cherry and dark chocolate shape a rich, generous profile, with vanilla and layered oak adding warmth. The palate is full and velvety, balancing concentrated dark fruit with the lift expected of a well-made fortified red. A long, warming finish carries cocoa, plum and polished spice without becoming overly sweet.
Mythology 2021 Malbec
Floral aromas open into raspberry and red currant, with a ripe, generous character from the outset. Blueberry, violet, leather and cocoa build across the palate, framed by a firm, dry grip. The finish is long and structured without losing the fruit’s brightness. Serve with lamb burgers, grilled steak or smoky vegetables.
The Hatch 2020 Unicorn of the Sea
Violet and blueberry-muffin aromas introduce a plush, dark-fruited red. Vanilla bean and a creamy coffee note come through on the palate, followed by stewed fruit, brown butter and cocoa. Equal parts Syrah and Malbec, it spent 52 months in oak, finishing rich and jammy with a generous, rounded sense of depth.
Lake Breeze 2021 Meritage
Plum cake and dark berries lead, layered with salted caramel and aromatic spice. The palate is dry and sleek, with a distinct herbal thread beneath toasted spice, espresso and dark chocolate. Savoury and fragrant, the blend carries its richness with polished shape rather than heaviness. Serve with roast beef, lamb or mushroom dishes.
Road 13 2020 John Oliver Selection 5th Element
Lush, macerated dark fruit fills the palate, framed by desert scrub and generous oak. French and American barrels bring broad spice and polish, while firm structure keeps the richness in line. Built from six red varieties, this is muscular and still youthful, with a brooding character that will continue to knit together with time in bottle.
Mt. Boucherie 2017 Summit 3 L
Black cherry, cassis and dark plum form a generous core, layered with anise, cigar leaf and measured oak spice. The palate is full and concentrated, yet fresh enough to keep the ripe fruit and velvety tannins in balance. Structured for further development, it is equally compelling now beside roast beef, lamb, venison or a deeply savoury mushroom dish.
Gran Enemigo 2017 Gualtallary Cabernet Franc
Blackberry and black cherry lead with violet, thyme and eucalyptus. The palate is concentrated yet energetic, layering red plum and juicy cherry over chalky tannins and lively acidity. Sweet spice, black pepper and a subtle leafy note add savoury definition without hardening the fruit. The finish is long and mineral, leaving graphite, herbs, dark fruit and finely drawn tannin.










