Wine detail

Spring Mountain Vineyard

Elivette

Spring Mountain District

2004

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2010-2022

Where it is, November 2026

Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2029.

This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2029.

The ‘04 Elivette.

Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2004 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · mature, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2008-2029Peak window 2010-2022

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2004 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2004 vintage

Spring Mountain Vineyard's 2004 Elivette is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District, United States.

About Spring Mountain Vineyard

Spring Mountain Vineyard's Elivette is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District, United States.

Pairing suggestions

Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.

Grilled ribeye with black pepper

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

Rosemary lamb chops

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Braised short ribs with porcini

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

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Frequently Asked

What is Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2004?

Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2004 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District, United States.

What does Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2004 taste like?

Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2004 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2004 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2008-2029. Within that arc, the peak window is 2010-2022. 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 Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2004?

Pair this wine with Grilled ribeye with black pepper; Rosemary lamb chops; or Braised short ribs with porcini.