Malbec is a red type of vine has characteristics that fall somewhere between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Until the mid-twentieth century, Malbec was widely planted all over France's vineyards. But its sensitivity to frost and proclivity to shatter or coulure is the primary reason Malbec can hardly be found at Bordeaux anymore. As a midseason ripener, it is used to add deep color, tannin, and its particular anise and plum-like flavor component adds complexity to the blendings. Malbec remains the primary varietal in the warmer Cahors area and in Argentina. There's also relatively little and recent acreage of Malbec in California and Australia. 

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