Wine detail

Cakebread Cellars

Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

2014

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2020-2026

Where it is, October 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2020-2026), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2026, with a drinking horizon to 2033.

The ‘14 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 is from Napa 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 2018-2033Peak window 2020-2026

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2014 vintage

Cakebread Cellars' 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.

About Cakebread Cellars

Cakebread Cellars' Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa 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 balanced 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 Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2014?

Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 is from Napa Valley, United States.

What does Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 taste like?

Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2018-2033. Within that arc, the peak window is 2020-2026. 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 Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2014?

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