Cheers: Malbecs ring in the fall

Malbecs have grown in popularity for their affordability, food-friendliness and good balance. Medium-to-full-bodied and deep red or purple in color, they are often heavy on fruit and solid in tannins. These three Argentine Malbecs will take you through fall tailgating, outdoor dinners and the first glimpses of cool temperatures. They can hold their own with beef and lamb, and they also perform well with chicken, pork and shrimp—especially grilled. For our recommended Malbec wine list, click here.—Maggie Heyn Richardson