Wine detail

Meteor Vineyard

Special Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

2008

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2014-2029

Where it is, November 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2014-2029), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2029, with a drinking horizon to 2036.

The ‘08 Special Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

Meteor Vineyard Special Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 is from Napa Valley, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2012-2036Peak window 2014-2029

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Meteor Vineyard Special Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.

The 2008 vintage

Meteor Vineyard's 2008 Special Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.

About Meteor Vineyard

Meteor Vineyard's Special Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.

Pairing suggestions

Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.

Braised short rib with truffle jus

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Roasted duck with cherry reduction

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged farmhouse cheddar

The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Meteor Vineyard Special Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008?

Meteor Vineyard Special Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 is from Napa Valley, United States.

What does Meteor Vineyard Special Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 taste like?

Meteor Vineyard Special Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.

When should Meteor Vineyard Special Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2012-2036. Within that arc, the peak window is 2014-2029. 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 Vineyard Special Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008?

Pair this wine with Braised short rib with truffle jus; Roasted duck with cherry reduction; or Aged farmhouse cheddar.