2022 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (Half Bottle 375ml)
Do not be fooled by the half bottle, it still packs all the flavor but at a more convenient size for picnics or when only a couple of glasses are needed. Grab this iconic Cabernet and enjoy the bright red strawberry fruit, layered warm notes of vanilla, cedar, and nutmeg all wrapped in silky, polished tannins.
There are few wineries in California that embody the pioneering spirit of Napa Valley better than Silver Oak. Founded in 1972, Ray Duncan went all-in with Cabernet Sauvignon early in the game, and the rest, as they say, is history. This mighty oak's roots run deep, and have helped this family-owned winery stand tall and strong amidst Napa's constant winds of change. While many wineries with Silver Oak’s track record and sales volume are content to rest on their laurels and coast, this Oakville institution is relentlessly pursuing perfection anew. They’re doing it primarily in the vineyard, modifying their vineyard practices to ensure that every grape is optimally ripe before it enters the winery. They even have a machine that rolls through the vineyard, scanning and measuring the diameter of emerging shoots in order to map vine vigor (and therefore determine irrigation and pruning needs). That’s pretty intense. The results speak for themselves.
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James Suckling
Pleasing aromas of plums, anise, black cherries and sweet spice box. A mediumbodied wine with very fine-grained tannins and juicy acidity, showing the pretty side of cabernet. A flavorful mix of both red and black fruit. Fresh and drinkable now but will age elegantly. Drink or hold.