Cabernet Sauvignon III
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
grilled ribeye steak, roasted rosemary lamb chops, aged cheddar cheese
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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.
🍾 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.