Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2417 ratings
9.129 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Mark Eastom

Cedar, vanilla, cassis, blackberry, toast, nice acid. Very soft tannins, nice time to drink.

Cedar, vanilla, cassis, blackberry, toast, nice acid. Very soft tannins, nice time to drink.

Dec 17th, 2022
Sipping Fine Wine

Started in 1972 with a simple philosophy - to focus production on only one varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon. A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot & 0.5% Malbec. Dark opaque Ruby with aromas of red fruits, oak, sweet herbs and spice. On the palate raspberry and blackberry flavors with notes of cacao and espresso. Fine dusty tannins, satisfying acidity on lingering smooth finish ending with sweet oak tones. Nice!

Started in 1972 with a simple philosophy - to focus production on only one varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon. A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot & 0.5% Malbec. Dark opaque Ruby with aromas of red fruits, oak, sweet herbs and spice. On the palate raspberry and blackberry flavors with notes of cacao and espresso. Fine dusty tannins, satisfying acidity on lingering smooth finish ending with sweet oak tones. Nice!

Dec 7th, 2017
Jesse Baldwin

Deep red color, aerate & decanted 30 minutes, delicious wine.

Deep red color, aerate & decanted 30 minutes, delicious wine.

2 people found it helpfulDec 17th, 2016
Terri Walker

Delicious,silky dark fruit and oak. Nice finish.

Delicious,silky dark fruit and oak. Nice finish.

2 people found it helpfulMay 30th, 2016
Elsie W

Alcoholic Beverages General Sales Manager, Safeway

9.2

Fantastically fresh and balanced. Loaded with dark fruits.

Fantastically fresh and balanced. Loaded with dark fruits.

1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2017
Matthew Marcino

cigar/tobacco on the nose, and deep rich long fruits on the finish. Paired incredibly with Oysters Rockefeller and Dry-Age Bone-In Rib Eye!

cigar/tobacco on the nose, and deep rich long fruits on the finish. Paired incredibly with Oysters Rockefeller and Dry-Age Bone-In Rib Eye!

Mar 26th, 2016
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

8.7

I'm not here to knock Silver Oak, as they can make some very good wines and they are great for Napa Valley. The 2011 Alexander Valley isn't my favorite. It's by no means horrible, but it's quite acidic and tart.

I'm not here to knock Silver Oak, as they can make some very good wines and they are great for Napa Valley. The 2011 Alexander Valley isn't my favorite. It's by no means horrible, but it's quite acidic and tart.

Feb 18th, 2016
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.0

What's more American than Silver Oak and the Super Bowl!?!

What's more American than Silver Oak and the Super Bowl!?!

Feb 7th, 2016
Yianni Stone

Red fruit, opulent acidity, gripping tannin, fresh cut firewood. Merlot integrates very well.

Red fruit, opulent acidity, gripping tannin, fresh cut firewood. Merlot integrates very well.

Nov 23rd, 2015
Carly Shepherd

Goes down way too easy! 🍷👌

Goes down way too easy! 🍷👌

Nov 21st, 2015