Aonair Wines
Mountains Proprietary Reserve
Napa Valley
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Red Blend
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2022-2026), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2026, with a drinking horizon to 2030.
The ‘18 Mountains Proprietary Reserve.
Aonair Wines Mountains Proprietary Reserve 2018 is a red blend from Napa 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
Aonair Wines Mountains Proprietary Reserve 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.
The 2018 vintage
Aonair Wines' 2018 Mountains Proprietary Reserve is a red blend from Napa Valley, United States.
About Aonair Wines
Aonair Wines' Mountains Proprietary Reserve is a red blend from Napa Valley, United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
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 Aonair Wines Mountains Proprietary Reserve 2018?
Aonair Wines Mountains Proprietary Reserve 2018 is a red blend from Napa Valley, United States.
What does Aonair Wines Mountains Proprietary Reserve 2018 taste like?
Aonair Wines Mountains Proprietary Reserve 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.
When should Aonair Wines Mountains Proprietary Reserve 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2030. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2026. 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 Aonair Wines Mountains Proprietary Reserve 2018?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.