The Vineyards at Pine Lake Cire House Red Wine 2018
The Vineyards at Pine Lake · United States
At a glance
- Producer
- The Vineyards at Pine Lake
- Region
- United States
- Grape variety
- Proprietary Red Blend
- Wine type
- Red
- Body
- Medium-bodied and Fruity
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Typical price
- Unknown/Not publicly listed
Tasting profile
Fresh red berry fruits, light spice, and moderate oak influence
Evolution: Fruit will mellow over next few years with some development of secondary aromas (earth, leather)
At peak: Balanced fruit and subtle complexity at peak maturity
Structure
- Acidity
- Medium acidity
- Tannins
- Medium, approachable
- Alcohol
- 13-14%
- Aging potential
- 5-8 years
Drinking window
- Peak drinking
- 2024 to 2027
- Optimal window
- 2022 to 2028
- Current status
- Young and developing
- Current condition
- Likely fresh with primary fruit aromas still dominant
Given the wine’s medium body, moderate tannins, and typical proprietary blend style without classification prestige, it is best consumed within about 8 years from vintage, peaking in mid to late 2020s.
Food pairing
Grilled meats, roasted chicken, pasta with red sauce, mild cheese
Serving
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C / 61-64°F
- Decant
- Yes (30 minutes) — To open up aromas and soften tannins
Sustainability
Sustainability score: 4/10
No publicly available details on sustainable farming, energy use, or water conservation
Due to limited public data on this wine and producer, sustainability practices appear minimal or not disclosed, placing it toward lower sustainability scores. Packaging and transportation impact are unknown but likely typical of small to mid-tier US domestic producers.