Margaret's Vineyard Malbec
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Typically best enjoyed 5–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, blue cheese
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Hailing from the wind-swept slopes of Margaret's Vineyard in the prestigious Walla Walla Valley, this Malbec is a profound expression of estate-grown artistry. Named in honor of founder John Bigelow's mother, Margaret, the vineyard is situated within the acclaimed SeVein vineyard development, where vines dig deep into fractured basalt covered by wind-blown loess. This unique terroir, coupled with sustainable, Salmon-Safe farming practices, coaxes an extraordinary intensity from the Malbec grape. JM Cellars crafts this wine to showcase the varietal's signature dark fruit character, framed by plush tannins and a vibrant, mineral-driven acidity that reflects the high-elevation site's dramatic diurnal temperature shifts.
🍾 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.