Venge Vineyards

Silencieux Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.282 ratings
9.212 pro ratings
Napa Valley, 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
Simon Haidamous

Wow. Talk about full flavor with a little bit of dust. My new favorite discovery. Anything Venge is going to be excellent.

Wow. Talk about full flavor with a little bit of dust. My new favorite discovery. Anything Venge is going to be excellent.

1 person found it helpfulNov 26th, 2014
Ron R
9.4

So good, and consistent.

So good, and consistent.

Jan 28th, 2017
Ron R
9.3

Nose is delicate and reveals little, other than a whiff of grapefruit, intermixed with cassis. Palette has the typical, rich cab signature. Deep black and blue fruits, combine with sweet notes and delicate oak treatment. Finishes with layers and texture.
14.6% abv complements what is a broad-shouldered example.

@Paul T big thanks for an excellent tip.

Nose is delicate and reveals little, other than a whiff of grapefruit, intermixed with cassis. Palette has the typical, rich cab signature. Deep black and blue fruits, combine with sweet notes and delicate oak treatment. Finishes with layers and texture.
14.6% abv complements what is a broad-shouldered example.

@Paul T big thanks for an excellent tip.

Nov 11th, 2016
Martin G Rivard

Not my favorite venge but drink really well nonetheless. More of a pop and pour than anything else

Not my favorite venge but drink really well nonetheless. More of a pop and pour than anything else

Oct 25th, 2016
Martin G Rivard

I found this to be a very enjoyable wine. I was hoping for a little bit more Oak. I'm not quite sure how it would evolve over time. I always find these to be a great pop and pour wine. I never hang on to them too long in my cellar.
I would love feedback from anyone that has aged some of these to see how they evolve.
@Ron R @Mike Rowe @David A Lentine @Howard Greenfield

I found this to be a very enjoyable wine. I was hoping for a little bit more Oak. I'm not quite sure how it would evolve over time. I always find these to be a great pop and pour wine. I never hang on to them too long in my cellar.
I would love feedback from anyone that has aged some of these to see how they evolve.
@Ron R @Mike Rowe @David A Lentine @Howard Greenfield

Jun 2nd, 2016
Daniel P. Drake

This Cabernet is a wonderful bottle of wine. On the nose black cherry, black currant and a good soil note. On the palate wonderful black fruit, black raspberry, black cherry, black currant, tobacco, and wet soil. Medium + acidity, medium smooth tannin. Just very nice overall with a smooth velvety mouth feel.

This Cabernet is a wonderful bottle of wine. On the nose black cherry, black currant and a good soil note. On the palate wonderful black fruit, black raspberry, black cherry, black currant, tobacco, and wet soil. Medium + acidity, medium smooth tannin. Just very nice overall with a smooth velvety mouth feel.

Sep 27th, 2015
Matt Schwartz

Huge! Needs time but in 10 years it will be amazing.

Huge! Needs time but in 10 years it will be amazing.

Jan 12th, 2015
Chris Opdyke

Very good in its youth.

Very good in its youth.

Jan 5th, 2015
Michael Sinowitz

Earthy, very structured, some dark fruit. Pretty balanced. Got many years ahead.

Earthy, very structured, some dark fruit. Pretty balanced. Got many years ahead.

Apr 27th, 2017
Stuart Rasley

Paired w homemade lasagna. Wow.

Paired w homemade lasagna. Wow.

Apr 1st, 2020