von Strasser & Lava Vine Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon Sori Bricco Vineyard
Diamond Mountain District
2016
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, November 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2029.
This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2029.
The ‘16 Cabernet Sauvignon Sori Bricco Vineyard.
von Strasser & Lava Vine Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Sori Bricco Vineyard 2016 is from Diamond Mountain District, 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
Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon should bring cassis, blackberry and cedar, with dark herbs adding aromatic detail. The 2016 Sori Bricco Vineyard is expected to feel concentrated and firm, tannins lending structure and acidity giving freshness to the deep fruit. Though its prime has passed, its horizon is 2029; dark berry and spice should stretch into an earthy, persistent close.
The 2016 vintage
von Strasser & Lava Vine Winery's 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Sori Bricco Vineyard comes from Diamond Mountain District, United States.
About von Strasser & Lava Vine Winery
von Strasser & Lava Vine Winery's Cabernet Sauvignon Sori Bricco Vineyard comes from Diamond Mountain District, United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
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 von Strasser & Lava Vine Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Sori Bricco Vineyard 2016?
von Strasser & Lava Vine Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Sori Bricco Vineyard 2016 is from Diamond Mountain District, United States.
When should von Strasser & Lava Vine Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Sori Bricco Vineyard 2016 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2018-2029. Within that arc, the peak window is 2020-2024. 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 von Strasser & Lava Vine Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Sori Bricco Vineyard 2016?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.