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Sheltered by the Andes to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, the country’s vineyards enjoy a dry, sunny climate that ripens Cabernet to full maturity while retaining freshness and structure. The result is a steady stream of
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot define Bordeaux’s Left and Right Banks. Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre anchor the Rhône Valley. Yet among the most compelling—and increasingly celebrated—pairings is the union of Malbec and Cabernet Franc. While Malbec has long found fame as
While Bordeaux has long celebrated the marriage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and the Rhône Valley champions the blend of Grenache and Syrah, the pairing of Malbec with Cabernet Franc offers a distinctive, aromatic, and structurally fascinating alternative that deserves