Napa Valley, California, USA
Another oldie for my birthday - I have generous family! My first old Silver Oak bottle, this is dominated by American oak, with lots of vanilla, coconut, molasses, dark chocolate, eucalyptus and mint. Dark ripe and dried fruit is nicely integrated but secondary to the wood. This was like drinking a hot chocolate or chai spiked with bourbon. Actually very delicious and easy drinking but I can see why this gets a lot of people riled up, especially considering it’s price.
Another oldie for my birthday - I have generous family! My first old Silver Oak bottle, this is dominated by American oak, with lots of vanilla, coconut, molasses, dark chocolate, eucalyptus and mint. Dark ripe and dried fruit is nicely integrated but secondary to the wood. This was like drinking a hot chocolate or chai spiked with bourbon. Actually very delicious and easy drinking but I can see why this gets a lot of people riled up, especially considering it’s price.
Mar 20th, 2018
We brought some cellared wine on our recent trip and the silver oak came out early on. This vintage seams to have gone away a little. Still lovely but a little flat on the pallet. Still fruit as expected and a silky mouth feel. If you've got 94, drink it soon.
We brought some cellared wine on our recent trip and the silver oak came out early on. This vintage seams to have gone away a little. Still lovely but a little flat on the pallet. Still fruit as expected and a silky mouth feel. If you've got 94, drink it soon.
3 people found it helpfulDec 20th, 2015
Over 30 years old. Has aged quite well. Did not have a decanter to deal with the sediment, but still a great wine to experience. Would be curious to see how this bottle compares to its counterpart from Alexander Valley.
Over 30 years old. Has aged quite well. Did not have a decanter to deal with the sediment, but still a great wine to experience. Would be curious to see how this bottle compares to its counterpart from Alexander Valley.
May 24th, 2026
Wood, a lot of wood. Black, brambly, primary fruit, still has time, no bricking, a lot of American Oak.
Wood, a lot of wood. Black, brambly, primary fruit, still has time, no bricking, a lot of American Oak.
Oct 30th, 2016Wine outperformed my expectations. Lasted for hours even with decant. Actually got better and did not shut down. I love the old school version of this wine.
Wine outperformed my expectations. Lasted for hours even with decant. Actually got better and did not shut down. I love the old school version of this wine.
Jan 17th, 2020
Boxed lunches and '94 Silver Oak Alex...what a pairing.
Boxed lunches and '94 Silver Oak Alex...what a pairing.
Jan 23rd, 2013
