Wine detail

Nickel & Nickel

Fog Break Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Atlas Peak

2023

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2028-2041

Where it is, October 2026

Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.

This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2028 through 2041.

The ‘23 Fog Break Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.

Nickel & Nickel Fog Break Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is from Atlas Peak, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2026-2047Peak window 2028-2041

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Nickel & Nickel Fog Break Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2023 vintage

Nickel & Nickel's 2023 Fog Break Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Atlas Peak, United States.

About Nickel & Nickel

Nickel & Nickel's Fog Break Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Atlas Peak, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Dry-aged ribeye with bone marrow compound butter

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

Braised bison short ribs with juniper and thyme

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Wild boar ragu over hand-cut pappardelle

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

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Frequently Asked

What is Nickel & Nickel Fog Break Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023?

Nickel & Nickel Fog Break Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is from Atlas Peak, United States.

What does Nickel & Nickel Fog Break Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 taste like?

Nickel & Nickel Fog Break Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Nickel & Nickel Fog Break Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2026-2047. Within that arc, the peak window is 2028-2041. 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 Fog Break Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023?

Pair this wine with Dry-aged ribeye with bone marrow compound butter; Braised bison short ribs with juniper and thyme; or Wild boar ragu over hand-cut pappardelle.