Another majestic beauty from the master craftsmen at Silver Oak, the 2019 Alexander Valley Cabernet blend features opulent dark fruit that will impress longtime devotees plus a silky smooth texture that bodes well for savvy collectors. Deliciously integrated oak** provides an exquisite background to enchanting flavors of crème de cassis, dark plums, baking spices and...

The magical, boutique-production (about 8 barrels total) ‘Reserve’ Cabernet 2019 dazzles from the start with an alluring bouquet of black currant, plum, chocolate covered cherries and walnuts. Core notes of black cherry, ripe blackberry, and vanilla toasted oak convert to rich mocha and sweet and velvety smooth tannins. Seemingly endless layer upon layer of gorgeous...

This monumentally impressive Cabernet blend is built like a skyscraper, featuring towering levels of complex flavors now (after decanting) that promise to evolve gracefully over the next decade(s). We noted the intense graphite, cigar box, and savory baking spices reminiscent of favorite Bordeaux. Then, exuberant dark fruit (blackberry, plum) join the fun although tightly wound...