Silver Oak 2019 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon "vintage_2016" with ideal spring budbreak and

with ideal spring budbreak and warm

with bright acidity and graceful

20% Roussanne

and hints of river rock-like minerality

Cultivation area: Vineyards located in Neive

Silver Oak 2019 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon "vintage_2016" with ideal spring budbreak and95 Points Decanter Aged in 50% new and 50% second use American Oak from the Duncan family's The Oak cooperage in Higbee, Missouri. Matt Duncan joined me for my tasting, and he says the Petit Verdot in the blend, of which there is 0. 4%, is co fermented with the Cabernet Sauvignon, intended to bring focus to the Cabernet fruit. A compelling, brooding, muscular rendition of Cabernet from Alexander Valley with gorgeous boysenberry notes, black currants,