Heitz Wine Cellars
Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
2013
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2020-2034), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2034, with a drinking horizon to 2042.
The ‘13 Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
Heitz Wine Cellars Trailside Vineyard 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
Heitz Wine Cellars Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2013 vintage
Heitz Wine Cellars' 2013 Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Rutherford, United States.
About Heitz Wine Cellars
Heitz Wine Cellars' Trailside Vineyard 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 fresh 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 Heitz Wine Cellars Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013?
Heitz Wine Cellars Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 is from Rutherford, United States.
What does Heitz Wine Cellars Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 taste like?
Heitz Wine Cellars Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Heitz Wine Cellars Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2018-2042. Within that arc, the peak window is 2020-2034. 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 Heitz Wine Cellars Trailside Vineyard 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.