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Barefoot Cellars Malbec
Barefoot Cellars · California · USA
$6.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 88-point score from Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings at a price under $25.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Ripe blackberry and blueberry with vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon, and a smooth, gently tannic finish.
You’ll like this if…
You enjoy soft, fruit-forward reds such as California Merlot, red blends, or easygoing Malbecs with a touch of oak sweetness.
Why buy it
A reliable under-$10 red for shoppers who want a plush, no-fuss bottle for barbecue, pizza, or casual entertaining.
Best for
Everyday meals, parties, and shoppers who prefer smooth reds over austere or heavily tannic wines.
Style
Fruit-forward, smooth, medium-bodied California Malbec with moderate tannin and noticeable vanilla-oak notes.
Drinks like
California Merlot, soft California Cabernet Sauvignon, fruit-forward red blends
Experience level
Beginner-friendly
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
barbecued steak · caramelized-onion pizza · pulled pork · lasagna · chocolate fruit desserts
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F, or just slightly cooler than room temperature
- Decanting:
- No decant needed; open and pour.
- Glassware:
- Standard red wine glass or Cabernet-style glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink now; made for current enjoyment rather than cellaring.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days when recorked and kept cool.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Barefoot Malbec is a plush, easygoing California red with ripe blackberry and blueberry fruit, gentle oak notes, and a smooth, medium-bodied finish. A friendly choice for pizza, barbecue, burgers, and casual weeknight dinners.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Malbec
- Grapes
- Malbec
- Producer
- Barefoot Cellars
- Country
- USA
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Jennifer Wall
- Vineyard source:
- California appellation stated by critic and retailer sources; specific vineyards are not stated in reviewed sources.
- Vessel:
- Not stated in reviewed sources.
About the winery · Barefoot Cellars ›
Barefoot Cellars is based in Modesto, California and positions its wines as approachable, flavorful, and casual. The brand says it has earned more than 10,000 medals and accolades across its wines. Barefoot names Jennifer Wall as its winemaker and notes that she has been making Barefoot wines for more than 25 years. The Malbec fits the brand's easy-drinking style, emphasizing ripe fruit, smooth texture, and simple food friendliness.
Critic reviews
88/100Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings
“Blueberry, blackberry, cherry, and baking spices on chocolate pudding finish with medium tannins.”
86/100Wine Enthusiast
“Aromas and flavors of blackberry, blueberry, cinnamon and vanilla.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Barefoot Cellars Malbec dry or sweet?
- Barefoot Cellars Malbec is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Barefoot Cellars Malbec taste like?
- Ripe blackberry and blueberry with vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon, and a smooth, gently tannic finish.
- What food pairs with Barefoot Cellars Malbec?
- It pairs well with Barbecued steak, Caramelized-onion pizza, Pulled pork, Lasagna and Chocolate fruit desserts.
- How should I serve Barefoot Cellars Malbec?
- Serve at 60-65°F, or just slightly cooler than room temperature. No decant needed; open and pour. Glass: Standard red wine glass or Cabernet-style glass.
- Is Barefoot Cellars Malbec a good value?
- At $6.99 it carries a verified 88-point score from Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Barefoot Cellars Malbec?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.