Bramble Bump Red
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3–7 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, gourmet beef burgers
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after 'Bramble Bump,' the serene, wooded hillside in Woodinville where JM Cellars was founded in 1998, the Bramble Bump Red is a signature proprietary blend that captures the welcoming, family-focused spirit of the estate. Crafted as an approachable yet deeply expressive red, this wine serves as an elegant introduction to the winery's blending prowess. It typically marries classic Bordeaux varietals with a touch of Syrah, sourced from prestigious, sustainably farmed vineyards across Washington State, including their estate Margaret's Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley. The wine undergoes traditional fermentation and aging in French oak barrels, resulting in a harmonious balance of rich dark fruit, subtle spice, and velvety tannins that pay homage to the unique Pacific Northwest terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1998 by John and Peggy Bigelow, JM Cellars is a benchmark family-owned artisanal winery centered at Bramble Bump, a wooded sanctuary in Woodinville, Washington. Initially mentored by prominent Washington vintners Mike Januik and Charlie Hoppes, the Bigelows evolved from basement garagistes into leading producers of small-lot, site-expressive Pacific Northwest wines. While production operations are based in Woodinville and Maltby, estate fruit originates from Margaret's Vineyard—a certified sustainable and Salmon-Safe site perched within Walla Walla's acclaimed SeVein development. Complementing their estate plantings, JM Cellars selectively sources from venerated Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley, and Red Mountain vineyards, including Boushey, Stillwater Creek, and Quintessence. Winemaking under John and his son Tommy emphasizes precision and texture, utilizing small-batch fermentations in stainless steel, concrete eggs, and French oak barrels. Benchmark cuvées include their signature Tre Fanciulli red blend, Margaret's Vineyard Bordeaux varietals, and vineyard-designated Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, consistently distinguished by vibrant fruit purity and structured finesse.
🍇 Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc
🍷 ABV
14.0-14.5%