Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

It has been 15 years or so since I’ve had a Silver Oak. Thought I check in. Nothing has changed, every vintage basically tastes the same. It almost like they add flavoring. 🤷‍♂️ One red you could not fool me blind. Short Rib was excellent.

At Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025.

The ticket to this event has a pretty big price tag. But when you consider what a Napa etc. tasting or two and lunch would cost you, you are pretty much there and there is so much more than that. It ends up having great value. It’s wine, spirits and food candy land. — a month ago

Michael Chelus

9.0

Cherry, raspberry preserves, blackberry, currant, vanilla and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins.
— 4 months ago

Kaushal Kantawala

9.0

The palate sings plum and blueberry. But the finish is restrained unlike other Tobin wines. Medium dry finish and tannins. — 7 months ago

John Willison

9.0

Red and black fruit, leathery tannins. — 2 days ago

Emily Chen

9.0

Similar to a cab sauv — strong aroma but not too strong on the palette. Not oaky which is great! Dad likes this one a lot. — 4 months ago

Ed Chin

9.2

It just seemed slightly off for some reason. — 7 months ago

Benjamin de Carvalho

9.2

Exceptional — 14 days ago

Bob Hayes

9.1

Great balance of fruit and acid. East drinking. — 2 months ago

Jalyn Warren

9.0

Nice and light — 4 months ago

Melanie Hogan DelBuono

9.6

2004 Silver reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. I had this in my wine cellar. The upper part of cork disintegrated. The cork had 1/4” that was intact. Absolutely delicious. I am so glad it wasn’t ruined. Full body California Cabernet. It still had texture. It still has tannins. I bet this could go another 5 years. — 8 months ago