Wine detail

To Kalon Vineyard Company

H.W.C. Cabernet Sauvignon

Oakville, Napa Valley

2021

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2032-2045

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 2032 through 2045.

The ‘21 H.W.C. Cabernet Sauvignon.

To Kalon Vineyard Company H.W.C. Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is from Oakville, 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 2028-2052Peak window 2032-2045

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon should present cassis, dark plum and black cherry, with a cedar-like accent adding aromatic depth. The 2021 H.W.C. is expected to feel substantial and polished, firm tannins giving the palate structure and fresh acidity drawing out the dark fruit. Its window opens in 2028, peak years run from 2032 through 2045 and the horizon reaches 2052; expect a lasting finish with savory spice and a dry edge.

The 2021 vintage

To Kalon Vineyard Company's 2021 H.W.C. Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Oakville, Napa Valley, United States.

About To Kalon Vineyard Company

To Kalon Vineyard Company's H.W.C. Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Oakville, Napa Valley, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Dry-aged porterhouse

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

Braised lamb shank

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Venison with herbs

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

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Frequently Asked

What is To Kalon Vineyard Company H.W.C. Cabernet Sauvignon 2021?

To Kalon Vineyard Company H.W.C. Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is from Oakville, Napa Valley, United States.

When should To Kalon Vineyard Company H.W.C. Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2028-2052. Within that arc, the peak window is 2032-2045. 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 Company H.W.C. Cabernet Sauvignon 2021?

Pair this wine with Dry-aged porterhouse; Braised lamb shank; or Venison with herbs.