Shaw Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rosemary lamb chops, aged cheddar cheese
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Sourced from the prestigious Shaw Vineyard in the heart of the Red Mountain AVA, this Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the dramatic power of one of Washington State's most celebrated terroirs. Red Mountain is famous for its southwest-facing slopes, intense desert heat, and sweeping afternoon winds, which combine to produce small, thick-skinned berries with exceptional concentration. Pioneered by legendary grower Dick Shaw, this vineyard's sandy loam and gravelly soils force the vines to dig deep, imparting a distinct mineral complexity and robust, structural tannins. JM Cellars coaxes elegance from this rugged landscape, utilizing careful oak aging to soften the wine's formidable structure, resulting in a classic Washington Cabernet that beautifully marries wild dark fruit intensity with refined, savory sophistication.
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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.