Wine detail

To Kalon Vineyard Co.

Eliza's Red Blend

Oakville, Napa Valley, California

2021

Vintage

Varietal

Red Blend

Peak 2030-2045

Where it is, September 2026

Too Young: holding until the full drinking arc opens in 2028.

Begin opening this bottle in 2028; its peak window runs from 2030 through 2045.

The ‘21 Eliza's Red Blend.

To Kalon Vineyard Co. Eliza's Red Blend 2021 is from Oakville, Napa Valley, California, 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 2028-2050Peak window 2030-2045

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Oakville red blend should bring black cherry, cassis and dark plum, with a soft herbal note adding complexity to the nose. To Kalon Vineyard Co.'s 2021 Eliza's Red Blend is expected to feel substantial and polished, with firm tannins giving shape to the fruit and acidity keeping the palate lively. Its window begins in 2028, peak years span 2030 to 2045 and the horizon is 2050; expect a long, savory finish with spice beneath the dark fruit.

The 2021 vintage

To Kalon Vineyard Co.'s 2021 Eliza's Red Blend comes from Oakville, Napa Valley, California, United States.

About To Kalon Vineyard Co.

To Kalon Vineyard Co.'s Eliza's Red Blend comes from Oakville, Napa Valley, California, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Prime rib

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

Lamb rack

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Truffle risotto

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

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Frequently Asked

What is To Kalon Vineyard Co. Eliza's Red Blend 2021?

To Kalon Vineyard Co. Eliza's Red Blend 2021 is from Oakville, Napa Valley, California, United States.

When should To Kalon Vineyard Co. Eliza's Red Blend 2021 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2028-2050. Within that arc, the peak window is 2030-2045. 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 To Kalon Vineyard Co. Eliza's Red Blend 2021?

Pair this wine with Prime rib; Lamb rack; or Truffle risotto.