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I wonder about the future of Malbec. It seems every time I bring a few bottles to a party or dinner, the Malbec is everyone's favorite, particularly among those who aren't wine-nerds. Its flashy and accessible with mostly solid QPR to boot.

AbacusFinch at 8:01PM on 08/15/08

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Serious Grape: The Next Big Grape

I wonder about the future of Malbec. It seems every time I bring a few bottles to a party or dinner, the Malbec is everyone's favorite, particularly among those who aren't wine-nerds. Its flashy and accessible with mostly solid QPR to boot.

AbacusFinch at 8:01PM on 08/15/08

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Serious Grape: The Next Big Grape

Malbecs from Argentina can be wonderful and affordable, but its chief competitor for new grape to me is Carmenere from Chile - had a stunning version over the weekend that most would have guessed to be pinot noir, yet it had much more structure and cost only $18.
Albarino is a strong contender for white, yet my personal tastebud favorite would be roussanne. Gruner Veltliner would be a third choice.
Grigio and S/Blanc had their chances yet did not get it done.

carter at 3:25PM on 08/18/08

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i see Rose coming on strong. seriously. made from nice italian reds. perfecto!

mcc32 at 1:27PM on 08/18/08

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I've got my money on Grenache for the next big red. Although Malbec would easily be my second choice...

jennasuz at 12:57PM on 08/18/08

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Serious Grape: The Next Big Grape

I second Mr. AbacusFinch. Malbec is easy to pronounce, and has that berry-lushness that stands between merlot and pinot noir, without merlot's thick plainness or pinot's disappointing pale color and acidity. Petite sirah appeals to men once they learn it's tougher and brawnier than a cabernet, but men don't drive wine purchases (I don't think).

The next white? I'm guessing something that won't have chardonnay's or pinot grigio's soft plainness (this is a word I find so often useful with wine). I suggest sauvignon blanc.

mrslucas at 10:58AM on 08/18/08

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For a new white, I have to go with vinho verde. Excellent summer whine, very light and refreshing. As far as reds go, a good high altitude malbec is tops in my book.

jboylan at 12:01AM on 08/17/08

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