Cabernet Sauvignon III
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled ribeye steak, roasted rosemary lamb chops, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
JM Cellars has earned a stellar reputation for capturing the bold, expressive character of Washington State terroir. Their Cabernet Sauvignon program highlights the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts and sandy loam soils of the Columbia Valley and Walla Walla Valley. Sourcing from esteemed vineyards, including their sustainably farmed estate, Margaret's Vineyard, and the historic Champoux Vineyard, winemaker John Bigelow crafts structured, deeply concentrated wines. This Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the classic Washington style: intense dark fruit profiles of blackberry and cassis, integrated with refined tannins, vibrant acidity, and subtle notes of graphite and toasted oak derived from meticulous French oak aging. It represents a harmonious balance of New World fruit intensity and Old World structural elegance.
🍾 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.