Wine detail

Scarecrow

Cabernet Sauvignon

Rutherford

2013

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2020-2041

Where it is, August 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2020-2041), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2041, with a drinking horizon to 2050.

The 13 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 is from Rutherford, United States.

CAI drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Cellared reference data. Based on Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, 2013 vintage. Reference updated May 31, 2026.

Full drinking arc 2018-2050Peak window 2020-2041

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2013 vintage

Scarecrow's 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Rutherford, United States.

About Scarecrow

Scarecrow's Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Rutherford, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Dry-aged prime tomahawk with compound herb butter

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

Roasted rack of lamb with black olive tapenade

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Wild mushroom and truffle risotto

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

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp
60-65°F (16-18°C)
Decanting
Young and structured. Decant for 45-60 minutes to soften the tannins before serving.
Cellar Storage
55°F (13°C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.

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Frequently Asked

What is Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2013?

Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 is from Rutherford, United States.

What does Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 taste like?

Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2018-2050. Within that arc, the peak window is 2020-2041. 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. Cellared reference data. Based on Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, 2013 vintage. Reference updated May 31, 2026.

What pairs with Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2013?

Pair this wine with Dry-aged prime tomahawk with compound herb butter; Roasted rack of lamb with black olive tapenade; or Wild mushroom and truffle risotto.