Monte Creek Winery
Cabernet Merlot
Okanagan Valley
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2026-2030), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2030, with a drinking horizon to 2034.
The ‘22 Cabernet Merlot.
Monte Creek Winery Cabernet Merlot 2022 is from Okanagan Valley, Canada.
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
Monte Creek Winery's 2022 Cabernet Merlot should offer blackcurrant, dark cherry and plum, touched by a subtle herbal aroma. The Okanagan Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is expected to bring a rounded middle, where smooth tannins give the fruit shape and lively acidity keeps it from feeling broad. Its peak span ends in 2030, and the drinking window closes in 2034. Berry, spice and a savory herbal trace should gather on the finish.
The 2022 vintage
Monte Creek Winery's 2022 Cabernet Merlot comes from Okanagan Valley, Canada.
About Monte Creek Winery
Monte Creek Winery's Cabernet Merlot comes from Okanagan Valley, Canada.
From the cellar: pair with
Roasted pork tenderloin with blackberry glaze
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary potatoes
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Mushroom risotto with aged Parmesan
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Monte Creek Winery Cabernet Merlot 2022?
Monte Creek Winery Cabernet Merlot 2022 is from Okanagan Valley, Canada.
When should Monte Creek Winery Cabernet Merlot 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2034. Within that arc, the peak window is 2026-2030. 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 Monte Creek Winery Cabernet Merlot 2022?
Pair this wine with Roasted pork tenderloin with blackberry glaze; Grilled lamb chops with rosemary potatoes; or Mushroom risotto with aged Parmesan.