A. Rafanelli Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry Creek Valley
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2026-2030), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2030, with a drinking horizon to 2034.
The ‘22 Cabernet Sauvignon.
A. Rafanelli Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is from Dry Creek Valley, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
A. Rafanelli Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2022 vintage
A. Rafanelli Winery's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Dry Creek Valley, United States.
About A. Rafanelli Winery
A. Rafanelli Winery's Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Dry Creek Valley, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Braised beef with rosemary
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Roast lamb with herbs
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged hard cheese with fruit preserve
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is A. Rafanelli Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2022?
A. Rafanelli Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is from Dry Creek Valley, United States.
What does A. Rafanelli Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 taste like?
A. Rafanelli Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should A. Rafanelli Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2034. Within that arc, the peak window is 2026-2030. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with A. Rafanelli Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2022?
Pair this wine with Braised beef with rosemary; Roast lamb with herbs; or Aged hard cheese with fruit preserve.