Wine detail

Wellington Vineyards

Mohrhardt Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Sonoma County

2012

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2017-2027

Where it is, October 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2017-2027), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2027, with a drinking horizon to 2033.

The ‘12 Mohrhardt Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.

Wellington Vineyards Mohrhardt Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 is from Sonoma County, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2015-2033Peak window 2017-2027

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon should bring blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, with a note of dried herb adding aromatic lift. The 2012 Mohrhardt Ridge Vineyard wine is expected to feel full and composed, ripe fruit framed by firm tannins and balanced by a fresh line of acidity. Its listed peak continues through 2027 within a horizon to 2033; expect a persistent finish where cassis gradually meets cedar and gentle spice.

The 2012 vintage

Wellington Vineyards' 2012 Mohrhardt Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Sonoma County, United States.

About Wellington Vineyards

Wellington Vineyards' Mohrhardt Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Sonoma County, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Grilled bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter

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

Braised lamb shanks with garlic confit

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged beef tenderloin with truffle mushroom jus

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

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Frequently Asked

What is Wellington Vineyards Mohrhardt Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012?

Wellington Vineyards Mohrhardt Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 is from Sonoma County, United States.

When should Wellington Vineyards Mohrhardt Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2015-2033. Within that arc, the peak window is 2017-2027. 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 Wellington Vineyards Mohrhardt Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012?

Pair this wine with Grilled bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised lamb shanks with garlic confit; or Aged beef tenderloin with truffle mushroom jus.