Merryvale
Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena
St. Helena
2021
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
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 2039.
The ‘21 Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena.
Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena 2021 is from 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
Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena 2021 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2021 vintage
Merryvale's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena comes from United States.
About Merryvale
Merryvale's Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena comes from United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Prime rib roast
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Grilled portobello mushrooms
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Roasted rack of lamb
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena 2021?
Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena 2021 is from United States.
What does Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena 2021 taste like?
Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena 2021 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena 2021 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2046. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2039. 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 Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena 2021?
Pair this wine with Prime rib roast; Grilled portobello mushrooms; or Roasted rack of lamb.