Longevity
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, with the structure to cellar for 20 years or more in exceptional vintages.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, grilled ribeye steak, braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
JM Cellars' 'Longevity' is a flagship Bordeaux-style red blend crafted to celebrate the winery's enduring heritage and the exceptional aging potential of Washington State's finest terroirs. Sourced primarily from the estate's sustainably farmed Margaret's Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley, alongside acclaimed sites like Champoux Vineyard, this cuvée is built on a foundation of structured Cabernet Sauvignon. The name 'Longevity' pays homage to both the long-term vision of founders John and Peggy Bigelow and the wine's inherent ability to develop profound complexity over time. Aged in select French oak barrels, it represents a harmonious marriage of power and elegance, reflecting the unique microclimate and wind-swept soils of the region.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot