Quintessence Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Oysters on the half shell, goat cheese crostini, grilled halibut
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the prestigious, sun-drenched slopes of the Red Mountain AVA, the JM Cellars Sauvignon Blanc from Quintessence Vineyard represents a brilliant expression of Washington State white winemaking. While Red Mountain is globally renowned for its powerful, structured red wines, this Sauvignon Blanc thrives in the AVA's unique microclimate. The vineyard's south-facing slopes capture intense daytime heat, while cool evening breezes sweeping through the Yakima Valley preserve the grapes' natural acidity. To craft a wine of exceptional depth and complexity, JM Cellars typically utilizes a combination of concrete egg fermentation and neutral French oak aging. This thoughtful technique tempers the grape's naturally racy acidity with a beautifully rounded, creamy texture, resulting in a sophisticated white wine that balances bright citrus notes with rich mineral undertones.
🍾 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
Sauvignon Blanc