Graffigna 2004 Pedernal Valley (Argentina) Malbec

Elise brought this Graffigna, which she chose because it was priced at her "magic price": $19.99!     It spent one year in oak, but that didn't calm down the hot alcohol on the nose or mid-palate.   Malbec has trouble expressing much more than its prime fruit flavor -- and this one is typical.    87 points