California Wine Advisors

Bold, flashy, and unapologetically hedonistic, the 2022 Ridge Estate Cabernet delivers a wild ride of campfire smoke, coconut, vanilla, and melted caramel. Layers of Mounds Bar and S’mores flavors make it lush, sexy, and almost surreal. A 3D, high-energy take on classic Cabernet. An absolute steal for the price.

An ultra-rich and velvety Cabernet that has already benefited from a few years of cellar time but has a deliciously long path forward. Dense and plush tannins support a core of black currant, blackberry and fig fruit paste flavors, steeped with sagebrush and tobacco accents. The finish shows impressive creamy oak and hints of Lindt...

Rich and intense dark fruit, with notes of blackberry, espresso, cocoa and freshly cracked Tellicherry peppercorns. A whiff of classy oak compliments the black cherry, cassis, and sassafras and sage accents punctuate the rich and concentrated palate. Robust tannins impart a vibrant finish with a fresh cigar box notes to round out this astonishing bargain.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

The 2022 Skipstone Cabernet Sauvignon Ripple Effect offers an opulent burst of juicy blueberry wrapped in silky creaminess, with beautifully integrated oak lending subtle warmth and polish. A tangy, lifted acidity keeps the wine fresh and vibrant, balancing its generous fruit and texture. Plush and crowd-pleasing, this has immediate charm, all creamy richness and effortless...

This silky smooth Cabernet blend dazzles with dark fruit and velvety smooth tannins melded together harmoniously for a supremely impressive wine experience now through the next decade. In fact, the 2017 Reserve bottling is the best Textbook we’ve sampled as it reminds us of opulent favorites trading for $200 – $300 per bottle. The bouquet...