Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2711 ratings
9.047 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Holly Orchard

Certified Sommelier, President of Savvy Cellar Wines Inc.

9.1

Here we are again, 2 years later from the first time I rated it... subtle plum and black cherry, black coffee, leather, violets and pink peppercorns. Little to none of the pyrazines I noticed before. Pretty soft and integrated tannins. Enjoyable with New York strip, mushroom risotto and roast broccoli.

Here we are again, 2 years later from the first time I rated it... subtle plum and black cherry, black coffee, leather, violets and pink peppercorns. Little to none of the pyrazines I noticed before. Pretty soft and integrated tannins. Enjoyable with New York strip, mushroom risotto and roast broccoli.

Feb 12th, 2018
Matt Duncan

Balanced fruit attack. Full mid palate with seamless transition to first fruit then oak tannin.

Balanced fruit attack. Full mid palate with seamless transition to first fruit then oak tannin.

4 people found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2014
Matt Duncan

SingleThread take away wine dinner!

SingleThread take away wine dinner!

1 person found it helpfulJan 11th, 2021
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.2

Very Solid Cab.

Very Solid Cab.

1 person found it helpfulJul 11th, 2015
Kate Stromberg

#ReleaseDay

1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2014
Lyndsay Hayes

Lyndsay had this 10 years ago

Lyndsay had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2014
Yianni Stone

Yianni had this 10 years ago

Yianni had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulAug 1st, 2014
Wilfred Wong

Chief Storyteller, Wine.com

8.9

Delicious, ripe currants, some dried herbs and sweet oak.

Delicious, ripe currants, some dried herbs and sweet oak.

1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2014
Matt Duncan

Cinnamon attack, fine grained tannin. Lucious oak is robust at first and lingers. Juniper berry, thyme, Asian pear appears after 90 mins. After 2 hours in the decanter bright cherry gives way to goji berry, mid palate while showing good weight. Oak tannin finding its place while oak flavor continues to linger at lower intensity. Not bad for such a soft vintage at 7 years!

Cinnamon attack, fine grained tannin. Lucious oak is robust at first and lingers. Juniper berry, thyme, Asian pear appears after 90 mins. After 2 hours in the decanter bright cherry gives way to goji berry, mid palate while showing good weight. Oak tannin finding its place while oak flavor continues to linger at lower intensity. Not bad for such a soft vintage at 7 years!

Mar 6th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby color with aromas of black fruit, chocolate and spice. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, barrel aged for 24 months and another 15 months in the bottle before release. The attack on the palate was rich ripe berries and cherries, a hint of sweetness and the right touch of oak. The wine has 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.

Deep Ruby color with aromas of black fruit, chocolate and spice. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, barrel aged for 24 months and another 15 months in the bottle before release. The attack on the palate was rich ripe berries and cherries, a hint of sweetness and the right touch of oak. The wine has 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.

Oct 9th, 2016