Ancora Imparo Grenache
⏳ wine.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.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1998 by John and Peggy Bigelow, JM Cellars is a highly regarded family-owned winery headquartered on a lush, wooded hillside known as Bramble Bump in Woodinville, Washington. The winery is dedicated to crafting limited-production, hand-crafted wines, sourcing premium fruit from top-tier Washington state vineyards—such as Champoux and Stillwater Creek—alongside their own estate, Margaret's Vineyard, located in the Walla Walla Valley. Under sustainable and Salmon-Safe certified practices, JM Cellars produces a diverse and acclaimed portfolio that showcases expressive Bordeaux and Rh$ne-style blends, structured Cabernet Sauvignon, and unique varietals like Carmenere and Cabernet Franc.