Semillon Late Harvest
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, apricot tart, foie gras
✨ Technical Specifications
JM Cellars' Late Harvest Semillon is a luxurious expression of Washington State's capability to produce world-class dessert wines. Drawing inspiration from the legendary sweet wines of Sauternes, this wine is crafted from Semillon grapes left on the vine late into the autumn. During this extended hang time, the grapes dehydrate and concentrate their natural sugars, acids, and flavors, occasionally assisted by the magical influence of Botrytis cinerea (noble rot). Sourced from top-tier Columbia Valley vineyards, the fruit benefits from the region's dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, which lock in a vibrant, spine-tingling acidity to balance the intense, honeyed sweetness. The resulting wine is a golden elixir boasting rich aromas of dried apricots, orange marmalade, wild honey, and toasted nuts, wrapped in a viscous, velvety texture.
🍾 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
Semillon