Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2019 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb chops, grilled ribeye steak, wild game stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted from one of Washington State's most legendary vineyard sites, the JM Cellars Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Syrah is a masterclass in the power and complexity of the Red Mountain AVA. Planted in 1975 by pioneer Jim Holmes, Ciel du Cheval is revered for its wind-swept slopes and gravelly, calcium carbonate-rich soils. Winemaker John Bigelow coaxes incredible depth from this fruit, utilizing traditional fermentation techniques and French oak aging to frame the vineyard's signature profile. The resulting wine is renowned for its deep, ink-like color, complex aromas of dark bramble fruit, savory cured meats, crushed gravel, and exotic spices, all supported by the formidable yet refined tannins characteristic of Red Mountain terroir.
🍾 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
Syrah