There’s something comforting about something familiar around the holidays. Maybe that’s why so many of us (myself included) watch movies like “A Christmas Story” (best Christmas movie, period) or ...

Move over, merlot. So long, sauvignon. Hello, malbec. Malbec is today’s “it” wine, the new darling at the dining table. This once working-class grape used for blending in French bordeaux has risen in ...

Malbec has made quite a name for itself since it left southwest France and relocated to Argentina in the mid-19th century. While it is still grown in France, especially in Cahors, most of the ...

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 ...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about several great wines from Argentina other than malbec. This week, I couldn’t resist writing about malbec wines from this South American country. There’s a reason why ...

This week's wine is a tasty, layered Argentine red from Alamos. Malbec is often a budget-savvy alternative to cabernet sauvignon and syrah, but it has more to offer than cost savings. Argentine ...

Miami Malbec fans drink up on World Malbec Day last month at a party in Edgewater. Attorney Rachel Streitfeld is a Miami millennial – and, like many if not most millennials, she's a wine lover. But ...

When most of us think of popular red wines we quickly list cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir or merlot. But over the past 10 years an easy drinking, crowd pleasing red wine has made its way onto the list ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Freedman covers wine, spirits, food, and travel. It’s all too easy to fall into the trap of thinking about a particular kind ...