Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 / 750 ml.
Ratings Key:
- SP Wine Spectator
- WE Wine Enthusiast
- OT Other Review Service
- RP Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
- ST Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
- Gold Premier Gold - Best Value*
- Plat Premier Platinum - Our Highest Recommendation
- * as rated by our staff
Published Reviews
- 91
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91+ pts. Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar: May/Jun 2009
Good deep red-ruby. Musky aromas of cassis, licorice, game, tobacco leaf and subtle brown spices. Velvety-sweet and deep, with hints of tobacco leaf, mint and herbs giving definition to the middle palate. Nicely bright but youthfully tight wine, finishing with broad tannins. Carrying a moderate 13.5% alcohol. Still tight, but then this won’t be released until next winter. Incidentally, following Silver Oak’s purchase of a vineyard in Soda Canyon in 1999, this wine now relies less on contract fruit.
- 90
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90 pts. Wine & Spirits: December 1, 2010
Casual elegance defines this California classic. It’s an herbal cabernet, with scents of grape skins and black olives rising out of the earthy tannin. Round and smooth in the middle, this ends with a clean and gentle feel. Ready for rack of lamb.
- 90
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90 pts. Wine & Spirits: August 1, 2010
Casual elegance defines this California classic. It’s an herbal cabernet, with scents of grape skins and black olives rising out of the earthy tannin. Round and smooth in the middle, this ends with a clean and gentle feel. Ready for rack of lamb.
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