Okanagan Crush Pad
Narrative Cabernet Franc
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2019
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2027), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2027, with a drinking horizon to 2031.
The ‘19 Narrative Cabernet Franc.
Okanagan Crush Pad Narrative Cabernet Franc 2019 is from Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, 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 Narrative Cabernet Franc 2019 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2019 vintage
Okanagan Crush Pad's 2019 Narrative Cabernet Franc comes from Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada.
About Okanagan Crush Pad
Okanagan Crush Pad's Narrative Cabernet Franc comes from Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada.
From the cellar: pair with
Herb-crusted lamb chops with roasted shallots
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Mushroom risotto with black truffle oil
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Duck breast with cherry reduction
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Okanagan Crush Pad Narrative Cabernet Franc 2019?
Okanagan Crush Pad Narrative Cabernet Franc 2019 is from Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada.
What does Okanagan Crush Pad Narrative Cabernet Franc 2019 taste like?
Okanagan Crush Pad Narrative Cabernet Franc 2019 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Okanagan Crush Pad Narrative Cabernet Franc 2019 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2031. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2027. 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 Narrative Cabernet Franc 2019?
Pair this wine with Herb-crusted lamb chops with roasted shallots; Mushroom risotto with black truffle oil; or Duck breast with cherry reduction.