Ancora Imparo Grenache
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release, when its vibrant red fruit and floral aromatics are at their peak.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
The name 'Ancora Imparo'—meaning 'Yet I am learning,' a phrase famously attributed to Michelangelo in his twilight years—serves as the guiding philosophy for this expressive Grenache from JM Cellars. Winemaker John Bigelow uses this cuvée to explore the nuances of Washington State Grenache, a grape that requires patience and precise vineyard management to truly shine. Sourced from acclaimed, high-elevation sites in the Columbia Valley, such as the Boushey Vineyard, the wine benefits from warm days and cool desert nights. This dramatic diurnal shift preserves the grape's natural acidity while allowing for optimal phenolic ripeness. The wine is typically aged in neutral French oak barrels to preserve its vibrant red fruit profile, floral aromatics, and delicate white pepper spice, showcasing a lighter, more elegant side of Washington red winemaking.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1998 by John and Peggy Bigelow, JM Cellars is an acclaimed family-owned winery nestled amidst the wooded tranquility of Bramble Bump in Woodinville, Washington, alongside their estate plantings at Margaret's Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley. Committed to sustainable, small-lot craftsmanship, the winery sources premium fruit across renowned Pacific Northwest AVAs to produce wines with balanced structure and authentic varietal character. JM Cellars is celebrated for its diverse and expressive portfolio, ranging from signature Bordeaux-style blends and single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings to vibrant Rhône varietals and small-production whites.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Grenache