Larkmead Vineyards
Firebelle Estate Red Blend
Calistoga
2023
Vintage
Varietal
Merlot
Where it is, October 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2027 through 2038.
The ‘23 Firebelle Estate Red Blend.
Larkmead Vineyards Firebelle Estate Red Blend 2023 is from Calistoga, 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
Larkmead Vineyards Firebelle Estate Red Blend 2023 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2023 vintage
Larkmead Vineyards' 2023 Firebelle Estate Red Blend comes from Calistoga, United States.
About Larkmead Vineyards
Larkmead Vineyards' Firebelle Estate Red Blend comes from Calistoga, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
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 Larkmead Vineyards Firebelle Estate Red Blend 2023?
Larkmead Vineyards Firebelle Estate Red Blend 2023 is from Calistoga, United States.
What does Larkmead Vineyards Firebelle Estate Red Blend 2023 taste like?
Larkmead Vineyards Firebelle Estate Red Blend 2023 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Larkmead Vineyards Firebelle Estate Red Blend 2023 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2043. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2038. 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 Larkmead Vineyards Firebelle Estate Red Blend 2023?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.