Cepas Malbec
Mendoza Malbec, poured by a merchant who has sold it for years.
The story behind Cepas
Cepas is Argentine Malbec from Mendoza, drawn from vineyards planted 900 to 1,500 meters up in the Andean foothills, in the Uco Valley and Alto Agrelo. Shallow alluvial soils full of gravel and boulders, average temperatures near 14 to 15 degrees Celsius, and hard high-altitude sunlight build thick, dark skins. That is where the color and the plum come from.
The label is 100 percent Malbec, no blending, no apology. The name means vines in Spanish, and the wine is priced like what it is: everyday Mendoza red you can open on a Tuesday. We have carried it in Commack for years because it overdelivers at the shelf.
Explore the Cepas range
Cepas keeps a short lineup: Malbec in two sizes, plus Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The Malbec is the one to know.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cepas Malbec 750mL | Red, 100% Malbec | 13% to 14% ABV | Plum, sweet cherry, strawberry, violet; deep ruby purple |
| Cepas Malbec 1.5L | Red, 100% Malbec | 13% to 14% ABV | Same fruit, larger format; built for a table of six |
| Cepas Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L | Red, Cabernet Sauvignon | Not stated on label | Dark cassis and firm tannin; the grill wine |
| Cepas Merlot 750mL | Red, Merlot | Not stated on label | Softer red fruit; the easy pour |
| Cepas Chardonnay 750mL | White, Chardonnay | Not stated on label | Orchard fruit, moderate weight; serve well chilled |
| Cepas Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | White, Sauvignon Blanc | Not stated on label | Citrus and green herb; the aperitif bottle |
WineCepas - Chardonnay 1.5L$9.99
WineCepas - Chardonnay 750mL$6.99
CabernetCepas - Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L$9.99Out of stock
WineCepas - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$6.99Out of stock
WineCepas - Sauvignon Blanc 1.5L$9.99
WineCepas - Sauvignon Blanc 750mL$6.99Out of stock
WineCepas - Malbec 750mL$6.99
WineCepas - Malbec 1.5L$9.99Out of stock
WineCepas - Merlot 750mL$6.99Which Cepas is right for you?
Here is the honest math. Cepas Malbec 750mL runs $6.99, and the 1.5L is $9.99, which is a little over a dollar more per bottle equivalent. The Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L is also $9.99, and the Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc 750mL are $6.99 each. At these numbers you buy the magnum for the backyard and a couple of 750s for the week. When you buy Cepas Malbec online, check stock first: the 750mL sells out and the 1.5L carries the load.
Two bottles of Mendoza red for ten dollars, enough for dinner and tomorrow.
Firm tannin holds up to flank steak and charcoal, and the size serves a crowd.
Crisp citrus at $6.99, chilled and poured before anyone sits down.