H.J. Fabre Reserva Malbec 2020

To date, we have not met a single mofo that dislikes malbec. Maybe they’re out there, but in terms of a wine to bring along to dinner, it’s about as safe a bet as there is. It also makes food pairing a breeze. If beef is involved, drink this. Whether it’s a big, juicy rib-eye or a slow-braised winter warmer of a stew, make this your go to. Take a holiday from Barossa shiraz, and hop across the pond to Mendoza. It’s plenty full-bodied, with ripe, chewy fruit and a generous lick of oak – not so far from home after all! But there’s enough that’s different to make for some delicious and exciting drinking. Don’t worry if you’re not going through a bottle a night either… this’ll age spectacularly so there’s no rush to get through it all at once.