Wine detail

St. Clement Vineyards

Oroppas

Napa Valley

2023

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2029-2035

Where it is, October 2026

Too Young: holding until the full drinking arc opens in 2027.

Begin opening this bottle in 2027; its peak window runs from 2029 through 2035.

The ‘23 Oroppas.

St. Clement Vineyards Oroppas 2023 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · too young, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2027-2042Peak window 2029-2035

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

St. Clement Vineyards' 2023 Oroppas should show Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of cassis, blackberry and cedar, with a leafy edge. Napa Valley fruit is expected to feel concentrated and firmly built, tannins creating structure while acidity keeps the palate lively. The window starts in 2027; its peak spans 2029 to 2035 and the final horizon is 2042. Dark berry, spice and gentle earth should carry into a persistent finish.

The 2023 vintage

St. Clement Vineyards' 2023 Oroppas is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

About St. Clement Vineyards

St. Clement Vineyards' Oroppas is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

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 balanced 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 St. Clement Vineyards Oroppas 2023?

St. Clement Vineyards Oroppas 2023 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

When should St. Clement Vineyards Oroppas 2023 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2027-2042. Within that arc, the peak window is 2029-2035. 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 St. Clement Vineyards Oroppas 2023?

Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.