Sauvignon Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of vintage release.
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Fresh oysters, grilled halibut, goat cheese salad
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JM Cellars crafts its Sauvignon Blanc to showcase the vibrant, expressive fruit character typical of Washington State's cooler vineyard sites, such as the acclaimed Stillwater Creek Vineyard. Winemaker John Bigelow utilizes a thoughtful combination of stainless steel fermentation to preserve the grape's natural, bright acidity, alongside aging in neutral French oak or concrete vessels to introduce a subtle, textured complexity to the mid-palate. This approach yields a balanced white wine that marries lively citrus and tropical fruit notes with a refined, mineral-driven finish, reflecting the unique terroir of the Columbia Valley.
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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.