Happy World Malbec Wine Day everyone! Today, we celebrate one of the most beloved wines in the world, the Malbec.

Most of us might think that Malbec is a grape variety from Argentina, but did you know that this grape originally came from France? In fact, Malbec was one of the most important grapes in Bordeaux in the 19th century, until it fell out of favor due to its susceptibility to disease and the difficulty in ripening it in the cool Bordeaux climate. However, the grape found a new home in the high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza, Argentina, where it thrived and became one of the country's signature wines.

But let's not forget that France still produces some of the best Malbec wines in the world. The grape is still grown in Cahors, a small town in the southwestern region of France, where it is known as the "black wine" because of its deep color. The wines from Cahors are typically fuller-bodied and more tannic than their Argentine counterparts, with flavors of blackberry, plum, and spice.