Viognier
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
spicy Thai curry, seared scallops, roasted chicken
✨ Technical Specifications
JM Cellars' Viognier is a beautiful expression of Washington State's ability to cultivate classic Rhône varieties. Sourced primarily from acclaimed, sustainably-farmed sites like Stillwater Creek Vineyard in the Columbia Valley, this wine benefits from the region's distinct diurnal temperature shifts, which preserve the grape's natural acidity while allowing full aromatic development. Historically, Viognier was nearly extinct in its native Northern Rhône home of Condrieu before experiencing a global renaissance. JM Cellars honors this heritage by crafting a highly aromatic, textured white wine. The winemaking process typically utilizes a combination of stainless steel fermentation to retain bright floral and stone fruit notes, alongside aging in neutral French oak to build a rich, round mouthfeel without overshadowing the delicate fruit.
🍾 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