The Vineyard House
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV
14.5%
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2041), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2041, with a drinking horizon to 2049.
The ‘18 Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Vineyard House Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is from Oakville, 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
The Vineyard House Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2018 vintage
The Vineyard House's 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Oakville, United States.
About The Vineyard House
The Vineyard House's Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Oakville, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Porterhouse steak
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Lamb chops
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Manchego
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is The Vineyard House Cabernet Sauvignon 2018?
The Vineyard House Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is from Oakville, United States.
What does The Vineyard House Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 taste like?
The Vineyard House Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should The Vineyard House Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2049. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2041. 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 The Vineyard House Cabernet Sauvignon 2018?
Pair this wine with Porterhouse steak; Lamb chops; or Aged Manchego.