Mendoza's Malbec Wine

Malbec: Star of Argentina - A little-known wine is making waves in South American vineyards (Creative Loafing Media): "Malbec is also grown in small amounts in California, Chile and Australia, but it found a home in Argentina. Introduced by a Frenchman named Michel Pouget in the mid-19th century, the grape thrives in the Mendoza region, which benefits from more than 300 days of sunlight per year (during our cold winter, mind you). Today, 75 percent of Argentina's wine comes from Mendoza, where Malbec is the most popular varietal."

Check out the list of recommended wines and discover Mendoza, popular for wine and all-season recreational opportunities, and enjoy these Views of Mendoza.

Photo of a Mendoza vineyard displayed with the kind permission of Roberto Ingledew.