By this time in your wine loving life you must have heard about Malbec, and more than likely you have heard about it because of Argentina, not its original home – the Cahors regions of France.

I conducted a wine tasting at a bachelorette party on the weekend and it only took 5 minutes to pass before the first Malbec question surfaced.

Malbec. Malbec. Malbec … it’s on everybody’s mind and, it seems, on everybody’s lips. Wanna put your best lip forward with this grape? Then try these ones on for size.

Decero 2011 Remolinos Vineyard Malbec, Argentina ($22.95)

Cherry, chocolate, spice and mineral all wrapped together in a nifty little package, then add some plum and anise and you’ve got a real treat on your hands.

Chateau du Port 2010 Cuvee Prestige Malbec, France ($16.95)

Here you’ll find an old school Malbec from Cahors, which means it needs time to mellow; a really good cellar for the next ten years.

Kaiken 2011 Malbec Reserva, Argentina ($14.95)

Lovely, juicy and easy drinking this Malbec is full of red and black fruit – it’s simplicity brought to the level of perfection … it’s one you’ll just want chug by the glassful.

For more wine suggestions, see our other #WineWednesday posts.