Calchas
Calchas 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley
2017
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2027.
This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2027.
The ‘17 Calchas 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Calchas Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is from Columbia Valley, 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
Calchas' 2017 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon should offer cassis, blackberry and cedar, with a subtle herbal aroma. Expect a medium, structured palate, softened tannins giving the fruit a rounded edge and acidity bringing lift. Its peak years ended in 2023, although the broader drinking span lasts through 2027. If sound, the finish may be mellow, carrying dark berry, spice and soft earth.
The 2017 vintage
Calchas' 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Columbia Valley, United States.
About Calchas
Calchas' Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Columbia 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 medium 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 moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Calchas Cabernet Sauvignon 2017?
Calchas Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is from Columbia Valley, United States.
When should Calchas Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2018-2027. Within that arc, the peak window is 2020-2023. 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 Calchas 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.