Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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Silver Oak
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Vintage : 2018
Country : USA
Region : California
Subregion
Type : Red
Style Deep Full Bodied
Format : 75cl
Alcohol : 14,2°
Grappes : 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot

Experts		Score	Vintage
DCT	Decanter	92	2018
WS	Wine Spectator	90	2013

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90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Aged in American oak barrels (40% new) for approximately 24 months. A full-bodied, classic expression of Alexander Valley Cabernet in a cool vintage with a bright ruby-red colour with purple undertones. Aromas of black cherry, cedar and black olives. On the palate, its dried herb, cocoa and lavender flavours are framed by dusty tannins and a savoury texture.

Decanter (DCT) : 92 Points (2018)

Fragrant with sweet spice, vanilla and toast, plus blackcurrant, brambly blackberries, florals, resiny herbs and cedar unfolding in the glass. Full-bodied with a fine but firm tannin structure that speaks of longevity, the palate offers up pleasing tart cherry fruit spiced with anise. Silver Oak remains committed to its use of American oak barrels and owns its own cooperage to control the process and improve quality. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certified and Living Building Challenge certified from the International Living Future Institute.

Wine Spectator (WS) : 90 Points (2013)

Pure, rich and firm, with an enticing core of blackberry, black olive, dill and herb flavors, ending with a cedary oak edge. Impressive for the mix of intensity and balance. Drink now through 2032. (JL, Web Only-2017)