Wine detail

Cardinale

Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Napa Valley

2022

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2031-2050

Where it is, October 2026

Too Young: holding until the full drinking arc opens in 2029.

Begin opening this bottle in 2029; its peak window runs from 2031 through 2050.

The ‘22 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley.

Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022 is from United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · too young, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2029-2059Peak window 2031-2050

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2022 vintage

Cardinale's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley comes from United States.

About Cardinale

Cardinale's Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley comes from United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Grilled ribeye with black pepper

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

Rosemary lamb chops

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Braised short ribs with porcini

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

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Frequently Asked

What is Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022?

Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022 is from United States.

What does Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022 taste like?

Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2029-2059. Within that arc, the peak window is 2031-2050. 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 Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022?

Pair this wine with Grilled ribeye with black pepper; Rosemary lamb chops; or Braised short ribs with porcini.