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Parallel Wines

Black Diamond Reserve Rendezvous

Napa Valley

2022

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2029-2044

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 2044.

The ‘22 Black Diamond Reserve Rendezvous.

Parallel Wines Black Diamond Reserve Rendezvous 2022 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, 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 2027-2052Peak window 2029-2044

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Parallel Wines Black Diamond Reserve Rendezvous 2022 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2022 vintage

Parallel Wines' 2022 Black Diamond Reserve Rendezvous is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

About Parallel Wines

Parallel Wines' Black Diamond Reserve Rendezvous is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter

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

Braised short ribs with truffle polenta

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged Comté with quince paste

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

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Frequently Asked

What is Parallel Wines Black Diamond Reserve Rendezvous 2022?

Parallel Wines Black Diamond Reserve Rendezvous 2022 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

What does Parallel Wines Black Diamond Reserve Rendezvous 2022 taste like?

Parallel Wines Black Diamond Reserve Rendezvous 2022 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Parallel Wines Black Diamond Reserve Rendezvous 2022 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2027-2052. Within that arc, the peak window is 2029-2044. 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 Parallel Wines Black Diamond Reserve Rendezvous 2022?

Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.