Tsillan 2012 Estate Malbec (Lake Chelan)

Country: US / Estate
Variety: Malbec Washington
Winery: Tsillan / Lake Chelan

The oak—85% new French—plays a large role, with aromas of cocoa, vanilla and woodspice playing off plum and red fruit. It’s sleek and sultry in feel, with the wood getting out in front of the tart fruit flavors.