2020 Damsel Stillwater Creek Mourvedre

Mourvèdre is one of the wine world’s great hidden gems — and Damsel’s 2020 Stillwater Creek expression from Washington State is a revelation. Dark, brooding, and deeply complex, this is a wine that rewards patience and attention. From a woman-owned winery sourcing from one of Washington’s most prestigious vineyard sites, this Mourvèdre delivers the kind of earthy, savory depth that makes it a natural companion for bold, hearty food and long, memorable evenings.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Deep, inky ruby with aromas of dark plum, blackberry, smoked meat, leather, and a hint of violet and black olive. On the palate, it’s full-bodied with firm, grippy tannins, flavors of dark fruit, earthy spice, and a long, savory finish with notes of game, tobacco, and dried herbs. This is Mourvèdre at its most expressive — wild, complex, and utterly compelling.

• Origin – Stillwater Creek Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington State, USA
• Producer – Damsel Cellars; woman-owned, Washington State
• Varietal – Mourvèdre
• Style – Dry red wine
• ABV – 14.2%
• Certification – N/A

Food Pairing

Mourvèdre’s dark fruit, earthy depth, and savory character make it a natural match for bold, hearty dishes. This Washington expression pairs beautifully with slow-braised lamb shanks, wild boar ragù, and grilled venison. The smoky, meaty notes make it a stunning companion for BBQ brisket, smoked lamb, and anything coming off a wood-fired grill. Pairs well with aged hard cheeses, black olive tapenade, and a well-loaded charcuterie board with cured meats and pork rillettes. For a Provençal-inspired pairing, try it with daube de bœuf (Provençal beef stew) or a hearty cassoulet.

• Pairs well with: Braised lamb shanks, wild boar ragù, grilled venison, BBQ brisket, smoked lamb
• Also great with: Aged hard cheeses, black olive tapenade, charcuterie, cassoulet, daube de bœuf
• Serve at: 62–66°F — decant 45–60 minutes to soften the tannins and open up the aromatics

Occasion

This is your bold, adventurous red — the bottle for the wine lover who wants something genuinely different and genuinely exceptional. Perfect for fall and winter entertaining, game dinners, and gifting the enthusiast who appreciates wines of real character and complexity. A standout choice for anyone exploring the world of Rhône varieties in Washington State, and a conversation-starter at any table.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Damsel Cellars is a woman-owned winery in Washington State, sourcing from some of the Columbia Valley’s most prestigious vineyard sites. Stillwater Creek Vineyard, located in the Royal Slope AVA, is one of Washington’s most celebrated sites for Rhône varieties — its high elevation, volcanic soils, and dramatic temperature swings producing grapes of extraordinary concentration and complexity. Mourvèdre, originally from Spain (where it’s known as Monastrell) and celebrated in the Southern Rhône and Provence, is one of the world’s great red varieties — producing wines of extraordinary depth, longevity, and savory complexity. Damsel is part of a growing movement of women winemakers bringing exceptional quality and new perspectives to Washington wine. This bottle is a beautiful expression of that vision.

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