“If you’re looking for good values in Malbec, these both fill the bill.”

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A few weeks ago, a friend mentioned to me that he had enjoyed some Malbec the night before, and that got me to wondering: what Malbecs are available in southeastern Michigan at the price range this blog is focused upon, anywhere from $10-20? It’s been a while since I’ve had any of the stuff, probably more than five years, and I’ll admit, I haven’t paid much attention to what’s out there.

Many think of the variety as Argentine, where it flourishes since first being introduced in the mid-1800s, but in fact, it is native to the Cahors region of southwest France. It is also used as a blending grape in Bordeaux and, to a lesser extent, in the Loire Valley, where it is known as “Cot.”

During a recent day trip to Ann Arbor, I found these two selections at Everyday Wines, in Kerrytown. They certainly hit the mark pricewise, so I decided to give them a try.
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