Faethm / Fingers Crossed
Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers
Santa Maria Valley
2021
Vintage
Varietal
Grenache
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2029), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2029, with a drinking horizon to 2034.
The ‘21 Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers.
Faethm / Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers 2021 is a Grenache from Santa Maria 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
Faethm / Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers 2021 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2021 vintage
Faethm / Fingers Crossed's 2021 Unanswered Prayers is a Grenache from Santa Maria Valley, United States.
About Faethm / Fingers Crossed
Faethm / Fingers Crossed's Unanswered Prayers is a Grenache from Santa Maria Valley, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised lamb shanks with garlic confit
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged duck confit with cherry reduction
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Faethm / Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers 2021?
Faethm / Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers 2021 is a Grenache from Santa Maria Valley, United States.
What does Faethm / Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers 2021 taste like?
Faethm / Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers 2021 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Faethm / Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers 2021 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2034. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2029. 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 Faethm / Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers 2021?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised lamb shanks with garlic confit; or Aged duck confit with cherry reduction.