Wente Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon Charles Wetmore
Livermore Valley
2021
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2029), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2029, with a drinking horizon to 2034.
The ‘21 Cabernet Sauvignon Charles Wetmore.
Wente Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Charles Wetmore 2021 is from Livermore Valley, 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
Wente Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Charles Wetmore 2021 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2021 vintage
Wente Vineyards' 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Charles Wetmore comes from Livermore Valley, United States.
About Wente Vineyards
Wente Vineyards' Cabernet Sauvignon Charles Wetmore comes from Livermore Valley, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in short rib with roasted garlic and thyme
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised lamb shank with truffle mushroom risotto
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Wente Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Charles Wetmore 2021?
Wente Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Charles Wetmore 2021 is from Livermore Valley, United States.
What does Wente Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Charles Wetmore 2021 taste like?
Wente Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Charles Wetmore 2021 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Wente Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Charles Wetmore 2021 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2034. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2029. 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 Wente Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Charles Wetmore 2021?
Pair this wine with Bone-in short rib with roasted garlic and thyme; Braised lamb shank with truffle mushroom risotto; or Aged bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter.