Bella Union Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley
Rutherford
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2027 through 2032.
The ‘22 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley.
Bella Union Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley 2022 is from 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
Bella Union Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley 2022 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2022 vintage
Bella Union Winery's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley comes from United States.
About Bella Union Winery
Bella Union Winery's Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley comes from 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.
Herb-crusted lamb chops with roasted garlic jus
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Bella Union Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley 2022?
Bella Union Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley 2022 is from United States.
What does Bella Union Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley 2022 taste like?
Bella Union Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley 2022 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Bella Union Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2038. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2032. 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 Bella Union Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley 2022?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Herb-crusted lamb chops with roasted garlic jus.