Rivers-Marie
Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV
14.5%
Where it is, November 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2027 through 2042.
The ‘18 Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
Rivers-Marie Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is from St. Helena, 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
Rivers-Marie Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2018 vintage
Rivers-Marie's 2018 Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from St. Helena, United States.
About Rivers-Marie
Rivers-Marie's Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from St. Helena, United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Ribeye with herb butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised beef cheeks
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Venison with cassis sauce
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Rivers-Marie Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018?
Rivers-Marie Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is from St. Helena, United States.
What does Rivers-Marie Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 taste like?
Rivers-Marie Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Rivers-Marie Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2050. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2042. 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 Rivers-Marie Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018?
Pair this wine with Ribeye with herb butter; Braised beef cheeks; or Venison with cassis sauce.