Nickel & Nickel
John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
2023
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
Too Young: holding until the full drinking arc opens in 2027.
Begin opening this bottle in 2027; its peak window runs from 2029 through 2042.
The ‘23 John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
Nickel & Nickel John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is from Oakville, 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 John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2023 vintage
Nickel & Nickel's 2023 John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Oakville, United States.
About Nickel & Nickel
Nickel & Nickel's John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Oakville, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Prime rib with au jus and horseradish cream
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Grilled bone-in ribeye with compound butter
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Braised short ribs with red wine reduction
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Nickel & Nickel John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023?
Nickel & Nickel John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is from Oakville, United States.
What does Nickel & Nickel John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 taste like?
Nickel & Nickel John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Nickel & Nickel John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2027-2049. Within that arc, the peak window is 2029-2042. 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 John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023?
Pair this wine with Prime rib with au jus and horseradish cream; Grilled bone-in ribeye with compound butter; or Braised short ribs with red wine reduction.