Petit Verdot
⏳ Drinking Window
2019 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted leg of lamb, grilled ribeye steak, aged Gouda or Manchego cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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
Petit Verdot