Stillwater Creek Vineyard Viognier
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of vintage release to fully appreciate its vibrant floral aromatics and fresh fruit profile.
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Thai green curry, pan-seared scallops, roasted pork loin with apricot glaze
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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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.