Meteor Vineyard
Meteor Clone Project Horizontal (Clones 4, 7, 337)
Napa Valley
2016
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2022-2035), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2035, with a drinking horizon to 2042.
The ‘16 Meteor Clone Project Horizontal (Clones 4, 7, 337).
Meteor Clone Project Horizontal (Clones 4, 7, 337) 2016 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, 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
Meteor Clone Project Horizontal (Clones 4, 7, 337) 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2016 vintage
Meteor Vineyard's 2016 Clone Project Horizontal (Clones 4, 7, 337) is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.
About Meteor Vineyard
Meteor Vineyard's Clone Project Horizontal (Clones 4, 7, 337) is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Braised short ribs
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Aged cheddar cheese
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Roasted lamb rack
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Meteor Clone Project Horizontal (Clones 4, 7, 337) 2016?
Meteor Clone Project Horizontal (Clones 4, 7, 337) 2016 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.
What does Meteor Clone Project Horizontal (Clones 4, 7, 337) 2016 taste like?
Meteor Clone Project Horizontal (Clones 4, 7, 337) 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Meteor Clone Project Horizontal (Clones 4, 7, 337) 2016 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2042. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2035. 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 Meteor Clone Project Horizontal (Clones 4, 7, 337) 2016?
Pair this wine with Braised short ribs; Aged cheddar cheese; or Roasted lamb rack.