Grenache Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, roasted chicken, goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
JM Cellars' Grenache Blanc showcases the remarkable adaptability of this classic Rhône variety in the diverse terroirs of Washington State's Columbia Valley. Sourced from prestigious, sustainably farmed vineyards, this wine is crafted to highlight the grape's natural affinity for balancing rich texture with vibrant, crisp acidity. Winemaker John Bigelow typically utilizes a combination of stainless steel and neutral French oak or concrete fermentation to preserve the delicate aromas of green apple, white peach, and wet stone. This thoughtful approach captures the bright, sun-drenched character of Washington's days alongside the refreshing acidity imparted by its cool desert nights, resulting in a beautifully structured and mineral-driven white wine.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1998 by John and Peggy Bigelow, JM Cellars is a benchmark family-owned artisanal winery centered at Bramble Bump, a wooded sanctuary in Woodinville, Washington. Initially mentored by prominent Washington vintners Mike Januik and Charlie Hoppes, the Bigelows evolved from basement garagistes into leading producers of small-lot, site-expressive Pacific Northwest wines. While production operations are based in Woodinville and Maltby, estate fruit originates from Margaret's Vineyard—a certified sustainable and Salmon-Safe site perched within Walla Walla's acclaimed SeVein development. Complementing their estate plantings, JM Cellars selectively sources from venerated Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley, and Red Mountain vineyards, including Boushey, Stillwater Creek, and Quintessence. Winemaking under John and his son Tommy emphasizes precision and texture, utilizing small-batch fermentations in stainless steel, concrete eggs, and French oak barrels. Benchmark cuvées include their signature Tre Fanciulli red blend, Margaret's Vineyard Bordeaux varietals, and vineyard-designated Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, consistently distinguished by vibrant fruit purity and structured finesse.
🍇 Grapes
Grenache Blanc