Wine detail

Spring Mountain Vineyard

Elivette

Spring Mountain District

2005

Vintage

Varietal

Bordeaux Blend

Peak 2010-2023

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 ‘05 Elivette.

Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2005 is a Bordeaux Blend 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 2010-2023

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2005 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2005 vintage

Spring Mountain Vineyard's 2005 Elivette is a Bordeaux Blend from Spring Mountain District, United States.

About Spring Mountain Vineyard

Spring Mountain Vineyard's Elivette is a Bordeaux Blend from Spring Mountain District, United States.

Pairing suggestions

Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.

Braised short ribs

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

Lamb rack

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged cheddar

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

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Frequently Asked

What is Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2005?

Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2005 is a Bordeaux Blend from Spring Mountain District, United States.

What does Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2005 taste like?

Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2005 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2005 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2008-2029. Within that arc, the peak window is 2010-2023. 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 2005?

Pair this wine with Braised short ribs; Lamb rack; or Aged cheddar.