Margaret's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, though top vintages can cellar gracefully for up to 20 years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rosemary-infused venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the estate Margaret's Vineyard, named in honor of founder John Bigelow's mother, this Cabernet Sauvignon represents the pinnacle of JM Cellars' vineyard-designate program. Situated in the prestigious SeVein development in the southern reaches of the Walla Walla Valley, the vineyard sits on a high-elevation hillside where vines must dig deep through wind-blown loess soils into the underlying fractured basalt. This challenging terroir forces the vines to struggle, resulting in small, concentrated berries that yield a wine of remarkable depth, structure, and complexity. The wine is traditionally aged in French oak barrels, imparting subtle spice and structured tannins that beautifully frame the expressive dark fruit character typical of this unique microclimate.
🍾 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