Cabernet Franc
⏳ Drinking Window
2018 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, herb-crusted lamb chops, grilled portobello mushrooms
✨ Technical Specifications
JM Cellars' Cabernet Franc is a beautiful expression of Washington State's potential for this classic Bordeaux variety. Sourced primarily from Margaret's Vineyard—their estate site in the Walla Walla Valley named in honor of co-founder Peggy Bigelow's mother—this wine benefits from the unique terroir of the region. The vineyard's wind-blown loess soils and warm days paired with cool nights allow the grape to achieve optimal ripeness while retaining its characteristic bright acidity. Winemaker John Bigelow coaxes out the grape's complex personality, balancing its signature savory, herbaceous notes of dried herbs and tobacco with rich, dark fruit flavors. Aged carefully in French oak barrels, this Cabernet Franc showcases a structured yet velvety profile, reflecting the family's dedication to sustainable, Salmon-Safe certified viticulture and artisanal craftsmanship.
🍾 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
Cabernet Franc