Wine detail

Nickel & Nickel

Martin Stelling Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Oakville

2023

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2032-2045

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 2032 through 2045.

The ‘23 Martin Stelling Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.

Nickel & Nickel Martin Stelling Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is from Oakville, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · too young, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2027-2055Peak window 2032-2045

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

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

The 2023 vintage

Nickel & Nickel's 2023 Martin Stelling Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Oakville, United States.

About Nickel & Nickel

Nickel & Nickel's Martin Stelling Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Oakville, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Dry-aged strip steak

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

Braised beef shank

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Rack of lamb

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

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Frequently Asked

What is Nickel & Nickel Martin Stelling Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023?

Nickel & Nickel Martin Stelling Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is from Oakville, United States.

What does Nickel & Nickel Martin Stelling Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 taste like?

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

When should Nickel & Nickel Martin Stelling Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2027-2055. Within that arc, the peak window is 2032-2045. 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 Martin Stelling Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023?

Pair this wine with Dry-aged strip steak; Braised beef shank; or Rack of lamb.