Riverain Vineyards
Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
2016
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2022-2035), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2035, with a drinking horizon to 2042.
The ‘16 Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
Riverain Vineyards Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is from Oakville, United States.
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
Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon should bring blackcurrant, dark cherry and cedar, with a savory herbal note lifting the aroma. The 2016 Tench Vineyard wine is expected to feel structured and deep, its firm tannins giving the palate a steady grip while lively acidity keeps the fruit precise. The peak span reaches 2035 within a window to 2042; expect a lasting finish with cassis, spice and an earthy edge.
The 2016 vintage
Riverain Vineyards' 2016 Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Oakville, United States.
About Riverain Vineyards
Riverain Vineyards' Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Oakville, United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
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 fresh 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 Riverain Vineyards Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016?
Riverain Vineyards Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is from Oakville, United States.
When should Riverain Vineyards Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2042. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2035. 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 Riverain Vineyards Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.