CADE Estate
Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain
2017
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2035), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2035, with a drinking horizon to 2042.
The ‘17 Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
CADE Estate Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 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
CADE Estate's 2017 Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon should suggest blackcurrant, dark plum and cedar, with a subtle herbal lift. Howell Mountain fruit is expected to feel compact and structured, firm tannins lending depth while acidity gives the palate a clear line. Its peak years run from 2023 through 2035 and the drinking horizon reaches 2042. Expect a persistent finish, gradually shifting from cassis toward spice and earthy notes.
The 2017 vintage
CADE Estate's 2017 Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon comes from United States.
About CADE Estate
CADE Estate's Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon comes from 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 CADE Estate Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017?
CADE Estate Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is from United States.
When should CADE Estate Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2042. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2035. 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 CADE Estate Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.