Checkerboard Vineyards
Kings Row
Diamond Mountain
2021
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
Too Young: holding until the full drinking arc opens in 2028.
Begin opening this bottle in 2028; its peak window runs from 2030 through 2046.
The ‘21 Kings Row.
Checkerboard Vineyards Kings Row 2021 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Diamond Mountain, 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 Kings Row 2021 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2021 vintage
Checkerboard Vineyards' 2021 Kings Row is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Diamond Mountain, United States.
About Checkerboard Vineyards
Checkerboard Vineyards' Kings Row is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Diamond Mountain, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with herb butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged hard cheese board
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Checkerboard Vineyards Kings Row 2021?
Checkerboard Vineyards Kings Row 2021 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Diamond Mountain, United States.
What does Checkerboard Vineyards Kings Row 2021 taste like?
Checkerboard Vineyards Kings Row 2021 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Checkerboard Vineyards Kings Row 2021 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2028-2055. Within that arc, the peak window is 2030-2046. 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 Kings Row 2021?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with herb butter; Braised short ribs; or Aged hard cheese board.