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Our Story

JM Cellars began in 1998 when John and Peggy Bigelow converted their basement into a production space. After taking the UC Davis winemaking course and soaking up knowledge through winemaking books, John could source grapes from Klipsun Vineyard on Red Mountain for his first wines. Their first vintage was such a success that in 1999 production increased to 13 barrels of wine, setting the stage for John’s winemaking evolution through the years. After two decades, JM Cellars produces over 8,000 cases of new world wines through old-world winemaking techniques with inspiration from wine regions worldwide. For many wine regions, this is still considered small. John has been inspired each time he travels and experiences new tastes — it sparks a curiosity that leads to plenty of experimenting — a direction that has been well rewarded. He uses whole berry fermentation, foot-stomping, large French oak tanks, and clay amphoras along with French oak barrels for aging. As a result, over 150 of John’s wines have scored 90 points or more from critics like Wine Spectator, Robert Parker, and more.

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A Washington favorite — in both wine and experience

“John and Peggy Bigelow’s JM Cellars is a required visit for wine tourists in the Seattle/Woodinville area. The winery’s landscaping is breathtaking and, most important, the wines are first-class.” — Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

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Our Story

JM Cellars began in 1998 when John and Peggy Bigelow converted their basement into a production space. After taking the UC Davis winemaking course and soaking up knowledge through winemaking books, John could source grapes from Klipsun Vineyard on Red Mountain for his first wines. Their first vintage was such a success that in 1999 production increased to 13 barrels of wine, setting the stage for John’s winemaking evolution through the years. After two decades, JM Cellars produces over 8,000 cases of new world wines through old-world winemaking techniques with inspiration from wine regions worldwide. For many wine regions, this is still considered small. John has been inspired each time he travels and experiences new tastes — it sparks a curiosity that leads to plenty of experimenting — a direction that has been well rewarded. He uses whole berry fermentation, foot-stomping, large French oak tanks, and clay amphoras along with French oak barrels for aging. As a result, over 150 of John’s wines have scored 90 points or more from critics like Wine Spectator, Robert Parker, and more.

From the Winery

John Bigelow walking the vineyard above the Columbia Valley River

John values and implements environmentally sound practices in his Margaret’s Vineyard in Walla Walla — it is certified Salmon Safe and sustainable.
Beautiful new JM Cellars tasting room at The Vault in Maltby, WA

John Bigelow's brainchild was a wine production and tasting room complex, dubbed "The Vault" in Maltby, WA. The buildings are home to many wineries he's proud to call his best friends.

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2018 The Royal

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Red Blend Black Dot Washington Black Dot Royal Slope Black Dot

Stillwater Creek Vineyard

This world-class vineyard gets beautifully ripe and maintains acidity while building sugars toward harvest. It has one of the most diverse clonal selections in Washington State and is ideal for reds like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah.

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Royal Slope

Columbia Valley Washington

Soil

Fractured rock and sandy loam soil

Elevation

1,400 ft

Margaret's Vineyard

The proportions of grapes planted at this JM Cellars estate vineyard are intended to produce a blend unlike in North America. The site is planted with the six grape varieties originally grown in the Bordeaux region in France.

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Walla Walla Valley

Southeastern Washington

Soil

Fractured basalt

Elevation

1300 ft