2016 Silver Oak 1.5L Napa Cab Sauv

2016 Silver Oak 1.5L Napa Cab Sauv

$325.00
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Description

Winemaker Notes

Silver Oak 2011 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant representation of Napa Valley Cabernet from a cool vintage. It presents an opaque garnet hue in the glass and reveals aromas of sandalwood and roasted meats. Flavors of vanilla, coffee beans and raspberries are buttressed by dusty tannins, firm acidity and a mouth-coating texture. Given proper cellaring, this wine should provide drinking pleasure through 2029.

Blend: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Malbec

Critical Acclaim

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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
When I approached the 2011 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon this morning with the team, I was just a bit leery of the vintage. It has been so spotty for North Coast Cabernets, but this one is Silver Oak and lives up to the winery's pedigree. Yes, this is one of the top wines of the vintage. Just order up a thick rib-eye of beef and don't overcook the beast, this pairing will make your palate smile. Medium to deep ruby in color; active red fruit aroma, with a nice integration of American oak sweetness, a touch of savory herbs in the background; medium bodied, well-textured on the palate, layered and satisfying, pleasing sweet tannins; dry, medium acidity, well balanced; beautiful red and black fruit with an accent of dried herbs and sweet oak in the flavors; long, smooth finish, crisp and active in the aftertaste. (Tasted: January 27, 2016, San Francisco, CA)