Bella Union
Bella Union Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L
Rutherford
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2038), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2038, with a drinking horizon to 2046.
The ‘18 Bella Union Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L.
Bella Union Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2018 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 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2018 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2018 vintage
Bella Union's 2018 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L comes from United States.
About Bella Union
Bella Union's Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L comes from United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Charcoal-grilled ribeye with a cocoa-and-pepper rub
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Mushroom ragù over pappardelle
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Roast duck with cherry jus
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Bella Union Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2018?
Bella Union Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2018 is from United States.
What does Bella Union Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2018 taste like?
Bella Union Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2018 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Bella Union Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2046. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2038. 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 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2018?
Pair this wine with Charcoal-grilled ribeye with a cocoa-and-pepper rub; Mushroom ragù over pappardelle; or Roast duck with cherry jus.