Von Strasser
Agira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Diamond Mountain District
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2024-2036), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2036, with a drinking horizon to 2042.
The ‘18 Agira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
Von Strasser Agira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 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
Von Strasser's 2018 Agira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon should offer Diamond Mountain cassis, blackberry and dark cherry, accented by cedar. Expect a dense but balanced palate, firm tannins giving the fruit a strong outline and acidity bringing lift. Peak years last through 2036 and the broader drinking span reaches 2042. The finish should be long and savory, with dark fruit, spice and an earthy edge.
The 2018 vintage
Von Strasser's 2018 Agira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Diamond Mountain District, United States.
About Von Strasser
Von Strasser's Agira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 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 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 Agira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018?
Von Strasser Agira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is from Diamond Mountain District, United States.
When should Von Strasser Agira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2022-2042. Within that arc, the peak window is 2024-2036. 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 Agira 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.