Hundred Acre
Few and Far Between Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
2008
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2015-2036), within the full drinking arc.
In 2026 this 2008 Few and Far Between sits mid-peak, fully resolved and showing the best of itself. The drinking window opened around 2013 once the firm tannins began to knit, climbed into its peak band of 2015 to 2036, and will not enter hard decline until roughly 2045. That leaves a long, generous plateau in front of you. There is no urgency to pull corks, yet every bottle opened now rewards you with primary fruit still intact alongside mature savory and mineral depth. Cellar with confidence or drink tonight; both are right.
The ‘08 Few and Far Between Cabernet Sauvignon.
Hundred Acre's 2008 Few and Far Between is a linear, stony Napa Cabernet from a frost-marked vintage, mid-peak in 2026 with decades of plateau ahead.
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
With tannin at 8 the frame is firm and finely grained, yet a full body of 9 cushions it with deep, concentrated fruit, while acid of 5 keeps the wine lifted and savory rather than heavy. Where the Kayli Morgan pushes opulence, this bottling runs straight and cool, carving a narrow channel of graphite and iron that lengthens on the palate.
The 2008 vintage
The 2008 Napa Valley vintage opened with a hard spring frost, among the worst in decades, that wiped out buds in the coldest sites and cut yields sharply through uneven set. The mid-valley Cabernet benches around Oakville, Rutherford, and Calistoga fared better, and the surviving fruit ripened with unusual depth and concentration. Late-season cooling preserved fresh acidity, giving the wines dark, powerful character with built-in tension. It was a grower's year that favored careful farming, and the best Cabernets gained structure without losing freshness.
About Hundred Acre
Hundred Acre is the micro-production Napa house founded by Jayson Woodbridge, who arrived in 1999 with no winemaking background and built a cult following around organically farmed single-vineyard Cabernets. Few and Far Between is its Calistoga-area estate bottling, leaner and more linear than the opulent Kayli Morgan. Where Kayli Morgan piles on plush fruit, this site speaks in graphite, iron, and stone, trading width for length and cool precision.
From the cellar: pair with
Dry-aged ribeye with a peppercorn crust
The deep, charred fat and protein meet tannin of 8 head-on, softening the firm frame while the body of 9 matches the meat's richness ounce for ounce.
Braised short rib with red wine and bone marrow
Long-braised collagen coats the palate so the body of 9 feels seamless, while acid of 5 cuts the unctuous sauce and keeps each bite fresh rather than cloying.
Aged hard cheeses such as Comte or a crystalline Gouda
Salty, nutty intensity tames tannin of 8 and flatters the wine's stony minerality, while modest acid of 5 lifts the fat without fighting the wine's full weight.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 60-64F (16-18C)
- Decanting
- Decant 90 minutes to 2 hours before serving. At 18 years from vintage the wine is mature, but tannin of 8 still benefits from air to soften the grip and let the graphite and iron notes open. Pour gently off any sediment, which a wine of this age and concentration will have thrown.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.
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Frequently Asked
When should I drink the 2008 Hundred Acre Few and Far Between?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2013-2045. Within that arc, the peak window is 2015-2036. 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.
Should I decant this wine, and for how long?
Yes. Give it 90 minutes to 2 hours in a decanter. The wine is mature but its firm tannin of 8 still tightens on first pour, and air coaxes out the graphite, iron, and dark fruit. Decanting also lets you leave the sediment behind.
What foods pair best with this Cabernet?
Lean into rich, savory mains. Dry-aged ribeye, braised short rib, and aged hard cheeses all flatter its full body of 9 and firm tannin of 8, while the wine's fresh acid of 5 cuts through fat and keeps the match lively.
Can I keep cellaring it, or is it past its prime?
It is nowhere near past prime. At mid-peak in 2026, this 2008 holds a long plateau through 2036 and will not enter hard decline until around 2045. Store it at 55F on its side and it will reward patience for years to come.
What should I open next in a similar style?
Stay in the cool, structured Napa Cabernet lane. Explore more Napa Valley wines and Cabernet Sauvignon wines, or go straight to the opulent counterpoint with the 2010 Hundred Acre Kayli Morgan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.