Wine · Medium strength

Malbec

Plush, plummy, and unmistakably Argentine — the steakhouse's house red.

How to order it: Mendoza at altitude. Dark fruit, violet, soft tannin. Born for grilled meat.

Flavor profile

Sweetness4
Bitterness3
Strength6
Freshness2
Richness8
Sparkle0
Daring3

The proper serve

  • Serve at 60–65°F
  • Bordeaux glass
  • 30 minutes of air helps
  • Pairs: grilled steak, empanadas
  • Mendoza altitude = freshness
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