World Malbec Day Tasting: Big Reds from Around the World

 Malbec is best known as Argentina’s flagship red, but it has a few surprises up its sleeve. Bring a friend (or a fellow big-red fan) and come and taste what this grape can do.

What’s in your glass
Six Malbecs, all different, taking you from the Andes to the other side of the world. Typically including:

• A fresh, juicy Malbec from Mendoza, the classic crowd-pleaser
• Malbec from the Uco Valley, grown high in the foothills of the Andes
• A high-altitude Malbec from Salta, one of the highest vineyard regions on earth
• A “black wine” from Cahors, Malbec’s original home in south-west France
• A New World contender from Australia, South Africa or the USA
• A rich, oak-aged Argentine Malbec to finish on a high

What you’ll discover
Why does Malbec taste so different in Argentina than in France? How much difference does altitude make? We’ll compare styles side by side, from plush and fruity to dark, structured and savoury, so you can find out exactly what you like. There will also be some cheese and charcuterie to taste with the wines as these wines need to be tasted with food 

How the evening works
A short visual presentation introduces each wine and the story behind it, and you’ll take home tasting notes to remember your favourites. [Add a line here about food, e.g. “Sharing platters of charcuterie and cheese are included to go with the wines.”]

If you love a big, confident red, this is the evening for you. Reserve your place today and raise a glass to Malbec!