I’m honoured and incredibly grateful to share that, for the second year in a row, our entry has been published as part of the Jancis Robinson Wine Writing Competition.
Jancis Robinson Wine Writing Competition 2026.
While the official shortlist is still to come, it’s been a wonderful surprise to be selected as one of the competition’s standout submissions published ahead of the results. This year’s theme, “A Great Pairing (Other Than Food),” attracted a record-breaking number of entries from 40 countries, which makes this recognition feel especially meaningful.
Pairing Malbec with a Memory, is a deeply personal reflection inspired by my late mother, exploring how a single glass of wine can transport us through time, evoke cherished memories, and keep the people we love close.
➡️Read entry: WWC26 – Pairing Malbec with memory, by Allison Wallace | Jancis Robinson
To once again be featured on the website founded by Jancis Robinson MW—one of the world’s most respected and influential wine writers and critics—is an honour we don’t take for granted. Her platform celebrates thoughtful, insightful wine writing from voices around the globe, and we’re proud to have our work included for a second consecutive year.
Thank you to everyone who continues to read, support, and encourage our storytelling.
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The historic Malbec vineyard at Cheval des Andes.
Malbec is that dark and delicious red wine that originally came from France but now is most closely associated with Argentina. Deep purple in colour, velvety in texture and plummy in profile, Malbec is capturing fans the world over for its Bordeaux-like characteristics without the big price tags.
Malbec is one of the original Bordeaux grape varieties, along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carménère. It also has considerable plantings in the Cahors region which resides 200 kilometers southwest of Bordeaux near the Spanish border. Cahors is thought to be the birthplace of Malbec.
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The historic Malbec vineyard at Cheval des Andes.
Mendoza is Argentina’s premier wine growing region. It is a high elevation plateau that has 350,000 acres planted to grape vines at the base of the Andes Mountains. The vineyards are planted at elevations of 2,600 to 5,000 feet, making them some of the highest vineyards on the planet. While many varieties (both red and white) are planted in Mendoza, Malbec is the star and the wine that has built this region’s reputation.
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The private tasting room at Bodega Santa Julia
For almost 60 years the Zuccardi family has been making wine in Argentina’s Mendoza region. We visited one of their 3 wineries to hear their story first-hand, have a delicious traditional asado lunch and to taste their wines.
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The barrel room at Achaval Ferrer.
If a wine enthusiast is playing a word association game and “Argentina” were to come up as a clue, he or she will likely say “Malbec”. On a recent trip to South America we discovered many other quality wines that Argentina produces, however, our visit to Achaval Ferrer certainly made us appreciate why Malbec is such a source of national pride.
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