Malbec has never played a starring role in Sonoma County viticulture but rather been a pivotal component of many Bordeaux-inspired red blends. Most wineries working with Malbec only source a bit here and there to add its juiciness and good acidity to their varietal Cabernet Sauvignons and the like.

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April 15, 2026

Malbec From Home and Abroad

Explore Sonoma County Malbec—an under-the-radar varietal prized for blending and small-lot wines. Discover its history, vineyard acreage, top producers, and global roots, and why this versatile grape shines in Sonoma County for World Malbec Day.

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