Meteor Vineyard
Special Family Reserve
Coombsville
2012
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2018-2034), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2034, with a drinking horizon to 2041.
The ‘12 Special Family Reserve.
Meteor Vineyard Special Family Reserve 2012 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Coombsville, 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 Vineyard Special Family Reserve 2012 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2012 vintage
Meteor Vineyard's 2012 Special Family Reserve is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Coombsville, United States.
About Meteor Vineyard
Meteor Vineyard's Special Family Reserve is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Coombsville, United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
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 Meteor Vineyard Special Family Reserve 2012?
Meteor Vineyard Special Family Reserve 2012 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Coombsville, United States.
What does Meteor Vineyard Special Family Reserve 2012 taste like?
Meteor Vineyard Special Family Reserve 2012 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Meteor Vineyard Special Family Reserve 2012 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2016-2041. Within that arc, the peak window is 2018-2034. 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 2012?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.