2020 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

American oak meets Alexander Valley poise. Silver Oak’s Alexander Valley Cabernet marries dark-fruit intensity with polished tannins and a cool, stony line of freshness. The 2021 blend leads with Cabernet Sauvignon and small portions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot for lift and detail. It’s blended before barrel aging and aged for 24 months in American oak from the estate cooperage, delivering signature spice and a seamless texture. Cellar confidently, or enjoy tonight after a short decant.

Nose: Blackcurrant and blackberry glide over cherry, vanilla, toasted coconut, and cedar, with a graphite echo that feels precise and inviting.

Palate: Full and silky; cassis, plum, and cocoa unfold with baking spice and crushed stone, carried by fine-grained, integrated tannins.

Finish: Long, plush, and vividly clean, trailing dark chocolate, sweet oak, and a quiet mineral snap that keeps everything lifted.

Ribeye with herb butter sings. Braised short ribs feel tailor-made. Try rosemary lamb, mushroom risotto, or aged Gouda; the wine’s structure embraces savory richness.