Encanto Vineyards
Usibelli Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
2013
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, November 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2030.
This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2030.
The ‘13 Usibelli Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon.
Encanto Vineyards Usibelli Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 is from Rutherford, 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
Encanto Vineyards' 2013 Usibelli Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon should show blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, accented by cedar. Rutherford fruit is expected to feel structured yet softened, firm tannins still present while acidity keeps the dark flavors from seeming heavy. Its peak period ended in 2024, although the drinking span continues through 2030. A savory finish should taper from berry into spice and a dry earthy note.
The 2013 vintage
Encanto Vineyards' 2013 Usibelli Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Rutherford, United States.
About Encanto Vineyards
Encanto Vineyards' Usibelli Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Rutherford, 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 full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Encanto Vineyards Usibelli Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2013?
Encanto Vineyards Usibelli Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 is from Rutherford, United States.
When should Encanto Vineyards Usibelli Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2017-2030. Within that arc, the peak window is 2019-2024. 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 Encanto Vineyards Usibelli Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2013?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.