Silver Oak 2010 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
I recently wrote about Silver Oak Cellars having its roots dating back to 1972, see January 6, 2015 review of Silver Oak 1998 Napa Cabernet. Over time, Silver Oak continued to acquire vineyard land, including the Red Tail and Miraval Vineyards in Alexander Valley and the Soda Canyon Ranch and Jump Rock in Napa Valley. The winery also developed close relationships with longtime growers in both appellations. The result is that both the Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and the Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon are blends, made from grapes grown in both wineries’ estate vineyards as well as growers’ vineyards in both regions. The two wines have always been separate and distinct, consistently representing the very best of their respective appellations. Today I will discuss their Alexander Valley offering.
I was entertaining a big crowd so one of the bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon was a 1.5 liter bottle of Silver Oak Cellars 2010, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, barrel aged for 24 months and another 15 months in the bottle before release. Deep Ruby color with aromas of black fruit, chocolate and spice. The attack on the palate was rich ripe berries and cherries, a hint of sweetness and the right touch of oak. The wine had nicely integrated tannins and medium plus length finish which should give way to let this wine age for the next decade, especially the 1.5 liter which can last longer that the standard 750ml bottle.
Cheers!