Clone 15 Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed within 2–6 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted chicken, Dungeness crab cakes, creamy mushroom risotto
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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.
🍾 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.