Stillwater Creek Vineyard Viognier
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Thai green curry, pan-seared scallops, roasted pork loin with apricot glaze
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the prestigious Stillwater Creek Vineyard, situated on the steep, south-facing slopes of the Frenchman Hills in Washington's Royal Slope AVA, this Viognier is a beautiful expression of one of the state's most celebrated white wine sites. Planted on fractured basalt and fine sandy loam soils, the vineyard benefits from cooler temperatures relative to the rest of the Columbia Valley, allowing the Viognier grapes to ripen slowly and retain their crucial natural acidity. JM Cellars meticulously crafts this wine to highlight the grape's classic, seductive aromatics. By utilizing a combination of stainless steel and neutral French oak for fermentation and aging, they preserve the delicate, exotic perfume of white peach, honeysuckle, and citrus blossom, while imparting a rich, textured mouthfeel that defines the winery's elegant, balanced style.
🍾 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
Viognier