As guests huddle around the parrilla, or grill, swapping stories, Malbec flows freely, serving as the unofficial ambassador of Argentinian hospitality. Malbec, especially from Mendoza, fits ...

Of course, he agreed. But he wanted to make it special and cook it on a traditional Argentinian grill, which he didn’t have. So he asked a friend who’s a sculptor. “I said I need a grill in ...