AJ Pearce
Angell-Stephan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma
2019
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2024-2035), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2035, with a drinking horizon to 2041.
The ‘19 Angell-Stephan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
AJ Pearce Angell-Stephan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is from Sonoma, 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
AJ Pearce's 2019 Angell-Stephan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon should open with red currant, blackberry and aromatic cedar. Sonoma fruit is expected to feel concentrated yet balanced, firm tannins adding shape and acidity keeping the palate alert. The estimated peak reaches 2035, with the outer drinking span to 2041. A long close should hold cassis and spice, then soften into a savory note of dried herbs.
The 2019 vintage
AJ Pearce's 2019 Angell-Stephan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Sonoma, United States.
About AJ Pearce
AJ Pearce's Angell-Stephan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Sonoma, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is AJ Pearce Angell-Stephan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019?
AJ Pearce Angell-Stephan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is from Sonoma, United States.
When should AJ Pearce Angell-Stephan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2022-2041. Within that arc, the peak window is 2024-2035. 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 AJ Pearce Angell-Stephan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.