Wiens Family Cellars
Artist Series 'Refugio' Cabernet Sauvignon
Temecula Valley
2021
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, November 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 Artist Series 'Refugio' Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wiens Family Cellars Artist Series 'Refugio' Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is 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 'Refugio' Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2021 vintage
Wiens Family Cellars' 2021 Artist Series 'Refugio' Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Temecula Valley, United States.
About Wiens Family Cellars
Wiens Family Cellars' Artist Series 'Refugio' Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Temecula Valley, 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 balanced 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 Wiens Family Cellars Artist Series 'Refugio' Cabernet Sauvignon 2021?
Wiens Family Cellars Artist Series 'Refugio' Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is from Temecula Valley, United States.
What does Wiens Family Cellars Artist Series 'Refugio' Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 taste like?
Wiens Family Cellars Artist Series 'Refugio' Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Wiens Family Cellars Artist Series 'Refugio' Cabernet Sauvignon 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 Wiens Family Cellars Artist Series 'Refugio' Cabernet Sauvignon 2021?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.