Larkmead Vineyards
Firebelle
Calistoga
2019
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2024-2036), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2036, with a drinking horizon to 2042.
The ‘19 Firebelle.
Larkmead Vineyards Firebelle 2019 is a Cabernet Sauvignon 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 2019 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2019 vintage
Larkmead Vineyards' 2019 Firebelle is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, United States.
About Larkmead Vineyards
Larkmead Vineyards' Firebelle is a Cabernet Sauvignon 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 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 Larkmead Vineyards Firebelle 2019?
Larkmead Vineyards Firebelle 2019 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, United States.
What does Larkmead Vineyards Firebelle 2019 taste like?
Larkmead Vineyards Firebelle 2019 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Larkmead Vineyards Firebelle 2019 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2022-2042. Within that arc, the peak window is 2024-2036. 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.
What pairs with Larkmead Vineyards Firebelle 2019?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.