Wiens Family Cellars
Cabernet Franc
Riverside County
2023
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Where it is, November 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2027 through 2031.
The ‘23 Cabernet Franc.
Wiens Family Cellars Cabernet Franc 2023 is from Riverside County, 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
Riverside County Cabernet Franc should offer red currant, black cherry and violet, with a fresh herbal note lending lift. Wiens Family Cellars' 2023 wine is expected to feel bright and medium in weight, its smooth tannins framing the fruit and acidity adding a lively, lightly textured edge. Peak years fall between 2027 and 2031 before the longer horizon of 2035; spice and savory herbs should shape the finish.
The 2023 vintage
Wiens Family Cellars' 2023 Cabernet Franc comes from Riverside County, United States.
About Wiens Family Cellars
Wiens Family Cellars' Cabernet Franc comes from Riverside County, 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 venison with juniper reduction
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
Frequently Asked
What is Wiens Family Cellars Cabernet Franc 2023?
Wiens Family Cellars Cabernet Franc 2023 is from Riverside County, United States.
When should Wiens Family Cellars Cabernet Franc 2023 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2035. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2031. 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 Cabernet Franc 2023?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged venison with juniper reduction.