Petit Verdot
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release, as its robust tannins benefit from a few years of cellar aging to soften and integrate.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted leg of lamb, grilled ribeye steak, aged Gouda or Manchego cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
JM Cellars' Petit Verdot is a compelling demonstration of Washington State's ability to master a notoriously difficult, late-ripening Bordeaux variety. Historically relegated to a minor blending role in southwestern France to contribute color and structure, Petit Verdot finds a welcoming home in the arid, sun-drenched vineyards of Eastern Washington, such as Stillwater Creek and the estate Margaret's Vineyard. The dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the region preserve natural acidity while allowing the grape to achieve full phenolic ripeness. Winemaker John Bigelow coaxes out the variety's signature intense violet aromas, dark stone fruits, and muscular, structured tannins through thoughtful French oak aging, creating a bold, deeply colored wine that balances power with refined elegance.
🍾 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.