2019 Damsel Cellars Stillwater Creek Malbec

90% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Stillwater Creek Vineyard, Royal Slope AVA

Dark purple and ruby, this intense Malbec shows dark fruit aromas of blackberry, blueberry and black plum. Subtle hints of cedar, black pepper and violets. On the palate, juicy fruit notes and a round, full-bodied mouthfeel also show up with a balanced acidity and a freshness that lifts all of it's food companions. Growing a a lower elevation than it's Argentinian sister, Washington Malbec leads with more fruit and less intense tannins, but still has a firm tannic structure and long finish.