Wine detail

Sterling Vineyards

Clairmore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

2019

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2025-2038

Where it is, November 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2038), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2038, with a drinking horizon to 2045.

The ‘19 Clairmore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.

Sterling Vineyards Clairmore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is from Napa Valley, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2023-2045Peak window 2025-2038

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Sterling Vineyards Clairmore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2019 vintage

Sterling Vineyards' 2019 Clairmore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.

About Sterling Vineyards

Sterling Vineyards' Clairmore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.

Pairing suggestions

Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.

Grilled ribeye with rosemary and black pepper

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

Braised short ribs with red wine jus

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Roast lamb with garlic and herbs

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

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Frequently Asked

What is Sterling Vineyards Clairmore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019?

Sterling Vineyards Clairmore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is from Napa Valley, United States.

What does Sterling Vineyards Clairmore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 taste like?

Sterling Vineyards Clairmore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Sterling Vineyards Clairmore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2045. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2038. 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 Sterling Vineyards Clairmore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019?

Pair this wine with Grilled ribeye with rosemary and black pepper; Braised short ribs with red wine jus; or Roast lamb with garlic and herbs.