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Malbec is a purple grape of French origin that is now most prominently associated with Argentina, especially from the Mendoza growing region in the western part of the country, in the Andes foothills near the border with Chile.Malbec wines tend to have robust tannins and an inky dark red/purple color; while they used to be secondary wines in French blends they have come into prominence in the last 20–30 years thanks to Nicolás Catena Zapata, who planted Malbec vines at high altitude. When y …

In our home region of the Midwest, the seasons are finally changing and bringing with them spring showers. Winter is officially behind us so it’s time to put away our cold weather whiskey and reach for something lighter. Okay, so we probably won’t hide the whiskey until fall, but the anticipating coming of spring offers the opportunity to delve back into spring wines and the foods that they complement. Spring vegetables include English peas and asparagus, used in light dishes that are fil …