Clone 15 Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken, Dungeness crab cakes, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
JM Cellars' Clone 15 Chardonnay is a focused exploration of clonal selection in Washington State, frequently sourced from the acclaimed Stillwater Creek Vineyard in the Columbia Valley. Clone 15, highly regarded for its aromatic intensity, bright citrus profile, and structural elegance, thrives in the region's warm days and cool nights. Winemaker John Bigelow carefully coaxes out the clone's distinct personality by utilizing French oak barrel fermentation and aging, balancing its natural, vibrant acidity with a beautifully integrated, creamy texture and subtle toasted spice notes.
🍾 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
Chardonnay