Wines made from Malbec grapes of Hawke's Bay
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Hawke's Bay.
More informations about the variety Malbec
Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.
More informations about the region of North Island
The wine region of Hawke's Bay is located in the region of North Island of New Zealand. We currently count 274 estates and châteaux in the of Hawke's Bay, producing 1268 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Hawke's Bay go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 47% of Malbec
- OakPresent in 44% of Malbec
- EarthPresent in 35% of Malbec
- SpicesPresent in 34% of Malbec
- Non oakPresent in 32% of Malbec
- Red fruitPresent in 27% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 15% of Malbec
- Dried fruitPresent in 7% of Malbec
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Malbec
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Malbec
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Malbec
- FloralPresent in 2% of Malbec
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Malbec
- PepperPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec
- PlumPresent in 1% of Malbec
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Malbec
- OakyPresent in 1% of Malbec
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Malbec
News about the grape variety Malbec
Meet the 2023 DFWE NYC Grand Tasting exhibitors
There is just under two months to go until the stunning Manhatta restaurant opens its doors for the second time to welcome you to the highly anticipated Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC this June. Not only will there be a sensational line-up of masterclasses held throughout the day, but guests can also enjoy a walk-around the Grand Tasting, which offers a rare opportunity to taste fine wines and meet the people behind the bottles. The Grand Tasting is at the heart of DFWE and will showcase wines ...
Catena Zapata opens exclusive new restaurant
In Mendoza, 2022 is coming to an end with major news for the local wine scene: Catena Zapata has finally opened Angélica Cocina Maestra, its first restaurant in Agrelo (Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza). The restaurant is on the same estate as Catena Zapata’s iconic Mayan pyramid-shaped winery and one of its most treasured Malbec vineyards. Angélica Cocina Maestra, a wine-focused restaurant ‘At Angélica the most important items on the menu are the wines, and our dishes are designed to be paired with them. ...
What do Tannat wines taste like?
Red wines made from Tannat are classically deep-hued and intense with a lush kernel of black fruit, from plums to black cherry and cassis, wrapped in plenty of tannins that can range from bold to fine-grained and supple, with decisions in the vineyard and the cellar resulting in varying styles. Scroll down to see tasting notes & scores for 15 top Tannat wines Balance is always the key, and some of the best recent examples of Tannat wines integrate the variety’s tannin content with natu ...