Stillwater Creek Vineyard Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken, pan-seared halibut, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
JM Cellars' Stillwater Creek Vineyard Chardonnay is a beautiful expression of one of Washington State's most acclaimed cool-climate sites. Located on the Frenchman Hills in the Columbia Valley, Stillwater Creek Vineyard is renowned for its unique fractured basalt soils and northern exposure, which allow white wine grapes to ripen slowly while retaining brilliant natural acidity. This vineyard was a pioneer in Washington for planting premium French clones, which JM Cellars meticulously utilizes to craft a Chardonnay of exceptional depth. Fermented and aged in French oak barrels with regular lees stirring, this wine strikes a masterful balance between rich, creamy texture and vibrant, mineral-driven freshness, showcasing notes of crisp orchard fruit, toasted brioche, and citrus blossom.
🍾 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
Chardonnay