Silver Oak
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
2002. In the same cellar spot since release. Youthful color, no bricking. The fruit might be fading a bit… but it’s silky smooth at 20 years old. Happy Thanksgiving!
2002. In the same cellar spot since release. Youthful color, no bricking. The fruit might be fading a bit… but it’s silky smooth at 20 years old. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 23rd, 2022
To welcome the New Year property, here's a 16 year old iconic Cabernet Sauvignon.
Happy New Year to all 🍷
Dark ruby in color with a short brick rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, blueberries, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, wet leaves, herbs, peppercorn, pencil lead, tobacco, coffee and dark chocolates.
Medium plus in body, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, vanilla, cedar, leather, chocolates, tobacco, licorice, black pepper, spices, pencil lead, bitter herbs, vegetables, earth, leaves and tobacco leaf.
Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This iconic Bordeaux blend from Napa is very unique and special. Showing great complexity with a nice and soft mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle and better after 2 hours of airtime. Good by itself as a drinking wine. A good wine to sip on and talk about.
I had it blind and it really reminds me of a Left Bank Bordeaux. Fruity and earthy at the same time. Mellow and easy drinking. Enjoyable, tasty, smooth and elegant.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$150.
To welcome the New Year property, here's a 16 year old iconic Cabernet Sauvignon.
Happy New Year to all 🍷
Dark ruby in color with a short brick rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, blueberries, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, wet leaves, herbs, peppercorn, pencil lead, tobacco, coffee and dark chocolates.
Medium plus in body, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, vanilla, cedar, leather, chocolates, tobacco, licorice, black pepper, spices, pencil lead, bitter herbs, vegetables, earth, leaves and tobacco leaf.
Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This iconic Bordeaux blend from Napa is very unique and special. Showing great complexity with a nice and soft mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle and better after 2 hours of airtime. Good by itself as a drinking wine. A good wine to sip on and talk about.
I had it blind and it really reminds me of a Left Bank Bordeaux. Fruity and earthy at the same time. Mellow and easy drinking. Enjoyable, tasty, smooth and elegant.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$150.
Still showing well. Tasty and mellow.
Still showing well. Tasty and mellow.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 9th, 2014
Wearing its wood a bit at the moment, but the mid palate shows good weight. Expected more length but that is probably a result of the tannic finish.
Wearing its wood a bit at the moment, but the mid palate shows good weight. Expected more length but that is probably a result of the tannic finish.
May 19th, 2017Cigar box, meaty, earthy, older Bordeaux like with baking spices
Cigar box, meaty, earthy, older Bordeaux like with baking spices
Sep 3rd, 2016Vintage 2002 tasted Dec 2015 - Tasting at its peak :)
Vintage 2002 tasted Dec 2015 - Tasting at its peak :)
Dec 7th, 2015Umami, smoked meat, rich blackberry. Evolving quite well.
Umami, smoked meat, rich blackberry. Evolving quite well.
Nov 29th, 2015
Too much oak overpowered the still vibrant red and black fruit. Disappointing.
Too much oak overpowered the still vibrant red and black fruit. Disappointing.
Aug 9th, 2015