The now-famous grape variety malbec has a history that most fans are unaware of. While we love the ripe, lush and rich style of malbec from Argentina, its home in France produces a wine far from what ...

IT SEEMS there are designated celebratory days for most wine grape varieties these days. Sauvignon Blanc Day (May 6) is almost upon us, Pinot Grigio (May 17) and Chardonnay (May 21) make next month a ...

Not many wine countries are as closely associated with a particular grape variety as Argentina. The grape is, of course, malbec. Malbec came to Argentina’s largest wine region Mendoza in the mid-19th ...

Much like we consider cabernet sauvignon to be the king of California wines, many consider malbec to be the national varietal of Argentina. Malbec has a very interesting history, beginning as a ...

The Maya civilization rapidly declined in the 16th century due to Spain's conquest wars. The splendid cities and temples collapsed, and the complex class society disintegrated. The fall of the last ...