Wine detail

Canvasback

Les Collines Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Walla Walla Valley

2021

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 2042.

The ‘21 Les Collines Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.

Canvasback Les Collines Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 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 2024-2042Peak window 2026-2036

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Canvasback's 2021 Les Collines Vineyard bottling should suggest cassis, blackberry and dark plum with a cedar note. This Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is expected to feel structured and energetic, firm tannins shaping the ripe fruit while acidity gives it clarity. Peak maturity reaches 2036 and the broader drinking span lasts through 2042. A persistent close should turn from dark berry toward spice and savory earth.

The 2021 vintage

Canvasback's 2021 Les Collines Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Walla Walla Valley, United States.

About Canvasback

Canvasback's Les Collines Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Walla Walla Valley, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Braised short ribs with truffle polenta

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Roasted lamb shanks with garlic herb butter

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Canvasback Les Collines Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021?

Canvasback Les Collines Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is from Walla Walla Valley, United States.

When should Canvasback Les Collines Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2042. 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 Canvasback Les Collines Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021?

Pair this wine with Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; Roasted lamb shanks with garlic herb butter; or Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter.