In 1868 the malbec grape was introduced to Argentina by a French agronomist who brought cuttings from Bordeaux. The grape has flourished in South America and Argentina, especially the Mendoza area has become well known for it’s big bold and distinctive malbec wines. While this grape has been present in Bordeaux blends in France, the Cahor region has become famous for it’s malbec dominated wines. Around the same time the Carménère grape was brought from France to the new world where it settled in Chile. Join us for a wine tasting of these delicious and distinctive grapes.
Malbec and Carménère
Saturday, August 13
Hosted by Tom and Barb Gravel
1242 Cimarron Blvd, West Fargo
$25 members, $30 non-members
Please RSVP by Thursday, August 11