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. — 8 days ago

Bob Hayes

9.1

Great balance of fruit and acid. East drinking. — a month ago

Paul K

9.2

8 hours open in bottle with a glass poured. Still very young, but great fruit and much promise! — 3 months ago

Ron R

8.9

I can’t remember the last time I tasted this brand, and while it’s very approachable, it’s a total construction site. Vanilla and over-sweet brown sugar with resolved tannins. Not my cup-of-tea, but will be enjoyed by others. — 17 days ago

with Andrew and Rick

Michael Chelus

9.0

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

Jeff Thompson

9.1

Jan 17, 2025 with Debbie and her floppy hat.
2021 vintage — 3 months ago

Stephen F Laga MD

9.4

2018 vintage was served at a party. Loved it. Very smooth. No aftertaste. Very drinkable with meals. Berries. Deep purple color. Wonderful aromas. — 22 days ago

Jason Phillips

8.9

Dark purple in color. Bold and full bodied. Better if opened for a little while to breathe. Good overall for the price point. — a month ago

Mark Mannebach

9.4

Plum, pomegranate, boysenberry fruit with chocolate and tobacco tones. Complex but smooth. — 2 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on January 18, 2024 at Luogo in Nashville with Jay]

Pomegranate, red currant and açaí fruit, with licorice. Nicely balanced. — 3 months ago