Zema Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
Coonawarra
2021
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2026-2036), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2036, with a drinking horizon to 2042.
The ‘21 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Zema Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is from Coonawarra, Australia.
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
Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon is expected to combine blackcurrant and dark plum with a cool, leafy aroma. The 2021 Zema Estate should feel firmly built, as ripe fruit meets fine tannin and lively acidity, giving the palate both breadth and a clear edge. Its listed peak reaches 2036 within a window through 2042; the finish should linger with cassis, subtle herbal notes and a dry, even pull rather than a sweet impression.
The 2021 vintage
Zema Estate's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Coonawarra, Australia.
About Zema Estate
Zema Estate's Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Coonawarra, Australia.
From the cellar: pair with
Grilled ribeye with peppercorn jus
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Lamb shoulder with rosemary potatoes
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Duck breast with black cherry glaze
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Zema Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021?
Zema Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is from Coonawarra, Australia.
When should Zema Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2042. Within that arc, the peak window is 2026-2036. 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 Zema Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021?
Pair this wine with Grilled ribeye with peppercorn jus; Lamb shoulder with rosemary potatoes; or Duck breast with black cherry glaze.