Shaw Ridge Vineyard Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2019 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted duck, smoked beef brisket
✨ Technical Specifications
JM Cellars' Shaw Ridge Vineyard Syrah is a powerful testament to the dramatic terroir of Washington's Red Mountain AVA. Sourced from the steep, sun-drenched slopes of the Shaw Ridge Vineyard, the vines here endure intense desert heat during the day and rapid cooling at night, a diurnal shift that preserves vital acidity while developing rich, concentrated flavors. The soils, composed of wind-blown loess over gravelly caliche, force the vines to struggle, resulting in small, thick-skinned berries. Winemaker John Bigelow utilizes traditional small-lot fermentation and aging in French oak barrels to craft a Syrah of immense depth. This wine beautifully captures the wild, savory character of the region, balancing opulent dark fruit with signature notes of smoked meats, cracked black pepper, and crushed stone.
🍾 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
Syrah