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To: Thomas Mercer-Hursh who wrote (900)	11/18/2009 5:35:03 PM
From: Mark Marcellus	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1277

Malbec is as well, although one may have to go to Argentinian wines to find it. As long as we're being thorough, excellent (and French) examples of Malbec can be found in the wines of Cahors, as well as wines from the Loire labeled "Cot", which is the term they use for Malbec. I have a strong preference for the French versions, but chacun à son goût.

To: Thomas Mercer-Hursh who wrote (900)	11/18/2009 11:28:37 PM
From: Peter Dierks	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1277

Petit Verdot is most likely used more in lighter vintages I was reviewing some Parker notes on Latour. In 1987 they used no Cabernet Franc nor Petit Verdot. One of the secrets that Americans didn't get was the planting of the different blending grapes. American labeling laws rewarded wines such as straight Cabernet Sauvignon until twenty years ago or so. The blending grapes are often vinified separately in larger vineyards and can be blended in as the oenologist detects the needs to be. I would suspect that the single grape wines are more available in years when the requirements for blending are lower.