Semi opaque, lighter shade of purple in the glass with no legs evident. The nose is very fruity and dare I say somewhat candied? Raspberries and red twizzlers come to mind. On the palate it’s a touch sour right off the bat. Rhubarb, raspberries and other red fruits get melded into a somewhat acidic opening. The mid palate is a touch thin for me, more red fruits and a hint of tannins. The finish is where the acidity grips my tooth enamel alongside the very lithe tannins. There’s a tug of war here between the structural pieces and the red primal fruits. I hope the fruit puts on a better effort because the wine is a little light on flavor and heavy on acid. It gets better with a bit of air and I hope it pairs well with leftover beef and wild rice. 87 points. For $11, its a 3 star wine to drink till 2023. Salut….
Atrevida Malbec 2018, Medoza, Argentina
16 Monday Mar 2020
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