Ruby Port
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–8 years of release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Blue cheese, dark chocolate truffles, artisanal berry tarts
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JM Cellars' Ruby Port represents a passionate nod to the historic fortified wines of the Douro Valley, reimagined through the lens of Washington State's exceptional terroir. Crafted from traditional Portuguese grape varieties grown in warm, sun-drenched sites like the Snipes Mountain AVA, this wine benefits from dramatic diurnal temperature swings that preserve natural acidity while achieving optimal ripeness. The winemaking process respects tradition, utilizing neutral grape spirits to halt fermentation and preserve the natural residual sugars of the fruit. Aged in neutral oak barrels to emphasize fresh, vibrant dark berry profiles rather than heavy wood influence, this Ruby Port showcases the remarkable adaptability of Portuguese grapes in the Pacific Northwest, offering a rich, velvety texture and a warming, expressive finish.
🍾 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.