Wine detail

Nickel & Nickel

Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford

Rutherford

2023

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2030-2046

Where it is, October 2026

Too Young: holding until the full drinking arc opens in 2028.

Begin opening this bottle in 2028; its peak window runs from 2030 through 2046.

The ‘23 Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford.

Nickel & Nickel Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford 2023 is from 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 2028-2054Peak window 2030-2046

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

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

The 2023 vintage

Nickel & Nickel's 2023 Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford comes from United States.

About Nickel & Nickel

Nickel & Nickel's Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford comes from United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Grilled ribeye with rosemary butter

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

Braised short ribs with root vegetables

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged cheddar with black pepper crackers

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

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Frequently Asked

What is Nickel & Nickel Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford 2023?

Nickel & Nickel Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford 2023 is from United States.

What does Nickel & Nickel Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford 2023 taste like?

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

When should Nickel & Nickel Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford 2023 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2028-2054. Within that arc, the peak window is 2030-2046. 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 Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford 2023?

Pair this wine with Grilled ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with root vegetables; or Aged cheddar with black pepper crackers.