Margaret's Vineyard Cabernet Franc
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, portobello mushrooms
✨ Technical Specifications
JM Cellars' Margaret's Vineyard Cabernet Franc is a compelling expression of the Walla Walla Valley's unique terroir. Named in honor of co-founder Peggy Bigelow's mother, Margaret, this estate vineyard is situated in the southern portion of the Walla Walla Valley AVA. The vineyard is planted on wind-blown loess soils over ancient fractured basalt, and is farmed under strict Salmon-Safe and sustainable certifications. This distinct microclimate, characterized by hot summer days and cool desert nights, allows Cabernet Franc to develop its signature aromatic complexity, balancing bright red fruit characteristics with savory herbal undertones and refined, structured tannins. JM Cellars meticulously crafts this wine to highlight the elegance and depth that Washington State Cabernet Franc can achieve.
🍾 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 Franc