Mourvedre
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled game meats, earthy mushroom stew
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 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.