Testarossa Winery
Mountain Select Red Blend
Santa Cruz Mountains
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2028), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2028, with a drinking horizon to 2034.
The ‘18 Mountain Select Red Blend.
Testarossa Winery Mountain Select Red Blend 2018 is from Santa Cruz Mountains, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Testarossa Winery Mountain Select Red Blend 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2018 vintage
Testarossa Winery's 2018 Mountain Select Red Blend comes from Santa Cruz Mountains, United States.
About Testarossa Winery
Testarossa Winery's Mountain Select Red Blend comes from Santa Cruz Mountains, 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 Testarossa Winery Mountain Select Red Blend 2018?
Testarossa Winery Mountain Select Red Blend 2018 is from Santa Cruz Mountains, United States.
What does Testarossa Winery Mountain Select Red Blend 2018 taste like?
Testarossa Winery Mountain Select Red Blend 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Testarossa Winery Mountain Select Red Blend 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2034. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2028. 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 Testarossa Winery Mountain Select Red Blend 2018?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.