Margaret's Vineyard Cabernet Franc
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, portobello mushrooms
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 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.