Tre
⏳ Drinking Window
2018 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, hearty beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by JM Cellars, 'Tre' is a beautifully structured red blend that celebrates the art of blending three distinct varietals, typically Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced from some of Washington State's most prestigious vineyards, including the estate Margaret's Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley and the acclaimed Stillwater Creek Vineyard, this wine is a testament to the diverse terroir of the Columbia Valley. The name 'Tre'—meaning 'three' in Italian—not only represents the trio of primary grapes that define its character but also pays homage to the three pillars of the winery: family, quality, and community. Winemaker John Bigelow utilizes sustainable, Salmon-Safe certified practices to cultivate fruit that delivers rich, concentrated dark fruit flavors, elegant tannins, and a touch of savory spice, resulting in a harmonious and approachable blend that captures the expressive spirit of Washington wine.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1998 by John and Peggy Bigelow, JM Cellars is a benchmark family-owned artisanal winery centered at Bramble Bump, a wooded sanctuary in Woodinville, Washington. Initially mentored by prominent Washington vintners Mike Januik and Charlie Hoppes, the Bigelows evolved from basement garagistes into leading producers of small-lot, site-expressive Pacific Northwest wines. While production operations are based in Woodinville and Maltby, estate fruit originates from Margaret's Vineyard—a certified sustainable and Salmon-Safe site perched within Walla Walla's acclaimed SeVein development. Complementing their estate plantings, JM Cellars selectively sources from venerated Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley, and Red Mountain vineyards, including Boushey, Stillwater Creek, and Quintessence. Winemaking under John and his son Tommy emphasizes precision and texture, utilizing small-batch fermentations in stainless steel, concrete eggs, and French oak barrels. Benchmark cuvées include their signature Tre Fanciulli red blend, Margaret's Vineyard Bordeaux varietals, and vineyard-designated Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, consistently distinguished by vibrant fruit purity and structured finesse.