World's End
Rocksteady Proprietary Reserve Red
Carneros
2017
Vintage
Varietal
Merlot
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2028), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2028, with a drinking horizon to 2034.
The ‘17 Rocksteady Proprietary Reserve Red.
World's End Rocksteady Proprietary Reserve Red 2017 is a Merlot from Carneros, 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
World's End Rocksteady Proprietary Reserve Red 2017 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2017 vintage
World's End's 2017 Rocksteady Proprietary Reserve Red is a Merlot from Carneros, United States.
About World's End
World's End's Rocksteady Proprietary Reserve Red is a Merlot from Carneros, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with roasted garlic jus
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Peppercorn New York strip with charred mushrooms
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is World's End Rocksteady Proprietary Reserve Red 2017?
World's End Rocksteady Proprietary Reserve Red 2017 is a Merlot from Carneros, United States.
What does World's End Rocksteady Proprietary Reserve Red 2017 taste like?
World's End Rocksteady Proprietary Reserve Red 2017 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should World's End Rocksteady Proprietary Reserve Red 2017 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2034. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2028. 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 World's End Rocksteady Proprietary Reserve Red 2017?
Pair this wine with Herb-crusted rack of lamb with roasted garlic jus; Peppercorn New York strip with charred mushrooms; or Braised short ribs with truffle polenta.