Merlot versus Malbec

Both Merlot and Malbec make approachable, food-friendly red wines. But what’s the difference between them? Merlot, a Bordeaux grape, produces soft, elegant wines with red berries and plum. Malbec, Argentina’s signature grape, creates deeper, fuller-bodied wines with blueberry, blackberry, and black cherry notes. Both pair well with hearty dishes, but Malbec’s fuller body and firm […]