Wiens Family Cellars
Artist Series 'Crowded'
Temecula Valley
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Red Blend
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2028), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2028, with a drinking horizon to 2031.
The ‘22 Artist Series 'Crowded'.
Wiens Family Cellars Artist Series 'Crowded' 2022 is a red blend from Temecula 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
Wiens Family Cellars Artist Series 'Crowded' 2022 has a medium body, balanced acidity, and supple tannins.
The 2022 vintage
Wiens Family Cellars' 2022 Artist Series 'Crowded' is a red blend from Temecula Valley, United States.
About Wiens Family Cellars
Wiens Family Cellars' Artist Series 'Crowded' is a red blend from Temecula Valley, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Herb-crusted lamb with garlic confit
The pairing leaves room for the wine's supple tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Wiens Family Cellars Artist Series 'Crowded' 2022?
Wiens Family Cellars Artist Series 'Crowded' 2022 is a red blend from Temecula Valley, United States.
What does Wiens Family Cellars Artist Series 'Crowded' 2022 taste like?
Wiens Family Cellars Artist Series 'Crowded' 2022 has a medium body, balanced acidity, and supple tannins.
When should Wiens Family Cellars Artist Series 'Crowded' 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2031. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2028. 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 Wiens Family Cellars Artist Series 'Crowded' 2022?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Herb-crusted lamb with garlic confit.