Von Strasser Vineyards
Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Pritchard Hill
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 Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
Von Strasser Vineyards Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is from Pritchard Hill, 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
Von Strasser's 2018 Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon should give aromas of blackcurrant, dark plum and cedar. Pritchard Hill suggests a deep, structured palate, with ample tannin holding the ripe flavor together and acidity providing a clean line. Its forecast peak concludes in 2028, within a wider window through 2034. Dark fruit and savory spice should linger on a long finish with a firm, dry shape.
The 2018 vintage
Von Strasser Vineyards' 2018 Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Pritchard Hill, United States.
About Von Strasser Vineyards
Von Strasser Vineyards' Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Pritchard Hill, 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 fresh 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 Vineyards Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018?
Von Strasser Vineyards Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is from Pritchard Hill, United States.
When should Von Strasser Vineyards Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 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 Von Strasser Vineyards Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.