Cabernet Franc
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, herb-crusted lamb chops, grilled portobello mushrooms
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 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.