Shaw Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2019 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rosemary lamb chops, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon