Arkenstone Vineyards
Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2024-2031), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2031, with a drinking horizon to 2038.
The ‘18 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
Arkenstone Vineyards Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is from Howell Mountain, 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
Arkenstone Vineyards Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2018 vintage
Arkenstone Vineyards' 2018 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Howell Mountain, United States.
About Arkenstone Vineyards
Arkenstone Vineyards' Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Howell Mountain, 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 fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Arkenstone Vineyards Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018?
Arkenstone Vineyards Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is from Howell Mountain, United States.
What does Arkenstone Vineyards Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 taste like?
Arkenstone Vineyards Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Arkenstone Vineyards Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2022-2038. Within that arc, the peak window is 2024-2031. 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 Arkenstone Vineyards Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.