Nickel & Nickel
Dragonfly Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena
2023
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 2029 through 2040.
The ‘23 Dragonfly Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
Nickel & Nickel Dragonfly Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is from St. Helena, 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
Nickel & Nickel Dragonfly Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2023 vintage
Nickel & Nickel's 2023 Dragonfly Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from St. Helena, United States.
About Nickel & Nickel
Nickel & Nickel's Dragonfly Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from St. Helena, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Filet mignon with red wine jus
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Duck breast with cherry sauce
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Herb-crusted lamb
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Nickel & Nickel Dragonfly Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023?
Nickel & Nickel Dragonfly Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is from St. Helena, United States.
What does Nickel & Nickel Dragonfly Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 taste like?
Nickel & Nickel Dragonfly Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Nickel & Nickel Dragonfly Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2045. Within that arc, the peak window is 2029-2040. 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 Nickel & Nickel Dragonfly Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023?
Pair this wine with Filet mignon with red wine jus; Duck breast with cherry sauce; or Herb-crusted lamb.