The Pledge Mendoza, Argentina, 2017 Malbec, $15.99-$19.99, 89 points, poured an unfiltered ruby red with bourbon highlights, bleeding meniscus, and copious stained legs.
Aromas of Bordeaux lily, shoe polish, plums, black cherry, and another floral vibe were interesting.
As with most Argentine Malbecs this was a full-bodied dry red wine with fair acidity, but the flavor profile struggled to show fruit, and the weak nondescript tertiary notes were bolstered by easy pepper notes.
Finished a bit tight, showed some ripe mulberry, plum-to-prune, and a big 14.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my spice-rubbed rib eye.
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