Red Rock Malbec
Mendoza Malbec, priced like a Tuesday night, drinks like Friday.
The story behind Red Rock
Red Rock Malbec comes from Mendoza, Argentina, the high-altitude heartland of the grape, and it is owned by E. & J. Gallo, the family winery Ernest and Julio Gallo started in 1933. Earlier vintages were California fruit; the current Reserve Malbec is Argentine, 100% Malbec, and it shows.
Grapes are hand-selected, fermented about a week in upright conical tanks capped at 83 degrees, then left on skins up to 15 days with frequent pump-overs for color. Full malolactic follows, which is why the texture reads round instead of sharp. We have poured this for Long Island customers for years because it delivers real Mendoza character at a value price.
Explore the Red Rock range
Four Red Rock bottlings sit on our shelf, all under eleven dollars, all dry, all built for a weeknight table rather than a cellar.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock Malbec 750mL | Malbec | 13.6% to 13.9% ABV | Blackberry, black plum, cocoa, earthy finish |
| Red Rock Merlot 750mL | Merlot | 13.5% ABV | Soft plum, cherry, gentle tannin |
| Red Rock Pinot Noir 750mL | Pinot Noir | 13.5% ABV | Bright red cherry, light body, easy finish |
| Red Rock Winemakers Red Blend 750mL | Red Blend | 13.5% ABV | Mixed dark fruit, spice, rounded mid-palate |
Which Red Rock is right for you?
The Red Rock Malbec 750mL is $10.99, and the Merlot, Pinot Noir and Winemakers Red Blend all land at the same $10.99, with the Red Blend at $9.99. That is value tier pricing for a Mendoza red that sees full malolactic and up to 15 days of skin contact. You can buy Red Rock Malbec online here and pick it up curbside in Commack free, or take local delivery across Nassau and Suffolk, same-day or next-day, free over $250.
Enough grip and dark fruit for skirt steak without a special-occasion price.
Rounded, spicy and cheap enough to open a second bottle for a crowd.
Bright cherry and low tannin for anyone who finds Malbec too heavy.