Mourvedre
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled game meats, earthy mushroom stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Mourvèdre, historically known as Monastrell in its native Spain and Mataro in other parts of the New World, has found an exceptional second home in the warm, sun-drenched vineyards of Washington State. JM Cellars treats this historically rustic grape with masterly care, coaxing out its deeply complex, savory, and dark-fruited personality. Often sourced from acclaimed Columbia Valley vineyards, this wine showcases the grape's signature wild game, leather, and dark berry notes, balanced by a structured spine of earthy tannins. Traditionally used as a blending component in Southern Rhône blends, JM Cellars elevates Mourvèdre to a single-varietal showcase, utilizing careful French oak aging to soften its brawny edges while preserving its wild, untamed spirit.
🍾 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
Mourvèdre