Wine detail

Bledsoe Family Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon

Walla Walla Valley

2020

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2026-2036

Where it is, October 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2026-2036), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2036, with a drinking horizon to 2043.

The ‘20 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Bledsoe Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is from Walla Walla Valley, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2024-2043Peak window 2026-2036

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Blackcurrant, blackberry and plum should lead the aroma of Bledsoe Family Winery's 2020 Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, with cedar and herbs. Expect a focused, substantial palate, firm tannins surrounding the dark fruit and acidity lending balance. Its peak interval ends in 2036, while the broader drinking range continues through 2043. Blackcurrant and savory spice should linger, finished by a gently earthy quality.

The 2020 vintage

Bledsoe Family Winery's 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Walla Walla Valley, United States.

About Bledsoe Family Winery

Bledsoe Family Winery's Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Walla Walla 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 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 Bledsoe Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2020?

Bledsoe Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is from Walla Walla Valley, United States.

When should Bledsoe Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2043. Within that arc, the peak window is 2026-2036. 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 Bledsoe Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2020?

Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.