Checkerboard Vineyards
Aurora Vineyard
Napa Valley
2021
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2028 through 2045.
The ‘21 Aurora Vineyard.
Checkerboard Vineyards Aurora Vineyard 2021 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa 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
Checkerboard Vineyards Aurora Vineyard 2021 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2021 vintage
Checkerboard Vineyards' 2021 Aurora Vineyard is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.
About Checkerboard Vineyards
Checkerboard Vineyards' Aurora Vineyard is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Grilled prime rib with horseradish cream
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Venison medallions with blackberry reduction
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Manchego with dark honey
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Checkerboard Vineyards Aurora Vineyard 2021?
Checkerboard Vineyards Aurora Vineyard 2021 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.
What does Checkerboard Vineyards Aurora Vineyard 2021 taste like?
Checkerboard Vineyards Aurora Vineyard 2021 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Checkerboard Vineyards Aurora Vineyard 2021 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2026-2053. Within that arc, the peak window is 2028-2045. 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 Checkerboard Vineyards Aurora Vineyard 2021?
Pair this wine with Grilled prime rib with horseradish cream; Venison medallions with blackberry reduction; or Aged Manchego with dark honey.