Syrah
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled lamb chops, smoked beef brisket, wild mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
JM Cellars Syrah is a masterful expression of Washington State's unique terroir, bridging the gap between Old World complexity and New World fruit intensity. Sourced from prestigious, sun-drenched vineyards in regions like the Yakima Valley and Walla Walla Valley, this wine benefits from the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the Columbia Valley. Winemaker John Bigelow utilizes traditional French oak aging to coax out the grape's deep, brooding character. The wine typically reveals a rich tapestry of dark blackberries, cured meats, cracked black pepper, and savory herbs, reflecting the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest landscape.
🍾 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.