Okanagan Crush Pad
Free Form Cabernet Sauvignon
Okanagan Valley
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2022-2026), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2026, with a drinking horizon to 2030.
The ‘18 Free Form Cabernet Sauvignon.
Okanagan Crush Pad Free Form Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is from Okanagan Valley, Canada.
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
Okanagan Crush Pad Free Form Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and moderate tannins.
The 2018 vintage
Okanagan Crush Pad's 2018 Free Form Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Okanagan Valley, Canada.
About Okanagan Crush Pad
Okanagan Crush Pad's Free Form Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Okanagan Valley, Canada.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Grilled ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Herb-crusted lamb with roasted root vegetables
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Okanagan Crush Pad Free Form Cabernet Sauvignon 2018?
Okanagan Crush Pad Free Form Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is from Okanagan Valley, Canada.
What does Okanagan Crush Pad Free Form Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 taste like?
Okanagan Crush Pad Free Form Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and moderate tannins.
When should Okanagan Crush Pad Free Form Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2030. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2026. 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 Okanagan Crush Pad Free Form Cabernet Sauvignon 2018?
Pair this wine with Grilled ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Herb-crusted lamb with roasted root vegetables.