21 Wine Reviews Found

  • Winery: Silver Oak
96 Points

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2012

This new vintage of Silver Oak’s flagship Napa bottling is a serious intense and full bodied new release. A bouquet of inviting black currant, boysenberries and espresso introduce a balanced palate offering notes of cassis, dark berries, plus hints of smoky oak and tobacco on the finish. Enjoy tonight (recommend decanting) or feel free to... Read Full Review
96+ Points

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014

Year in year out, it’s easy to see why Silver Oak remains one of the most popular Cabernet Sauvignons in the world’s top restaurants and at collectors’ home cellars. It’s made in a more restrained style than many other Napa Cabernets today, while always over-delivering with plenty of berry and currant fruit, and that signature... Read Full Review
96+ Points

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2020

Silver Oak’s Napa Cabernet always over-delivers with plenty of berry and currant fruit, and that signature depth of new American oak, accompanied by tobacco and herbs. Dazzling, elegant and subtle, all at the same time. Should develop well for a decade or longer. A beautiful showing that you won’t want to miss. Read Full Review
96 Points

Twomey Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Prince Hill 2017

This tantalizing young Pinot combines pure ‘new world’ fruit with vivid Burgundian freshness. The bouquet is highlighted by black cherry, raspberry, and subtle hints of Darjeeling tea. The palate is racy with tightly wound notes of red cherries, pomegranate, minerals and spices that glide along assertive tannins. Decant for maximum pleasure tonight (or any time... Read Full Review
97 Points

Prince Hill Chardonnay Willamette Valley 2023

A Chardonnay of impressive weight and purity. The palate opens with nectarine, pear juice, and creamy lemon pie, riding on a beautifully full-bodied frame that still feels crisp and lifted. Layers of custard and brioche add depth, while subtle herbs offer contrast and sophistication. The wine’s tropical backbone broadens with air, yet the finish remains... Read Full Review
97 Points

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2021

Another outstanding new release from the master craftsmen at Silver Oak, this 2021 Alexander Valley Cabernet blend features generous dark fruit that will impress longtime devotees plus a velvety 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... Read Full Review
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Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2016

This intensely delicious new 2016 vintage is the most majestic new Silver Oak release we’ve judged in the two decades of sampling this esteemed Cabernet. This upcoming release gracefully demonstrates why Silver Oak remains one of the most popular Cabernet Sauvignons in the world’s top restaurants and private cellars across America. Another robust vintage that... Read Full Review
97 Points

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2015

This new 2015 vintage gracefully demonstrates why Silver Oak remains one of the most popular Cabernet Sauvignons in the world’s top restaurants and private cellars across America. This robust vintage delivers satisfying dark fruit plus a signature depth of new American oak, accompanied by tobacco and herbs that give it a hedonistic irresistibility. Dazzling, elegant... Read Full Review
97 Points

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2019

Having judged the last 25 releases of this collector favorite, we believe this is the most seriously powerful and rich vintage to date. A bit of inquiry with our friends at Silver Oak revealed this is a reflection of the fact that the 2019 vintage now includes a dash of Merlot plus two prominent new... Read Full Review
97+ Points

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Timeless 2018

Don’t miss this Napa Classic. The 2018 vintage is a big winner and should age gracefully over the next decade! – AHWC 97+ Points | CWA The second release of Timeless is the most deliciously age-worthy new Silver Oak we’ve judged in the last two decades. The ultra-velvety texture leads to expressive notes of blueberries,... Read Full Review