Silver Oak Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet 2020 Rated 95JS
- SKU: cab124
- UPC: 785214290750
Description
Wine Enthusiast Review
Rated 95
A super creamy, delicious and detailed red with oodles of red fruit, silky tannins and a full body. It tastes pure, fresh, almost delicate, offering raspberries, cherry cream, blueberries, cafe au lait and subtle oak toast on the palate. A gentle, layered, pretty wine that seems not at all affected by the wildfire smoke that year. Drinkable now, but best from 2030.
Silver Oak Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Tasting Notes:
The 2020 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautifully balanced wine with aromas of blackberry, cassis, and hints of cedar and spice. On the palate, it is rich and complex, showcasing flavors of dark fruits, vanilla, and cocoa, with well-integrated tannins and a long, elegant finish.
- Varietal Composition: 81.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.8% Merlot, 1.8% Petit Verdot, 1.4% Cabernet Franc, 0.4% Malbec
- ABV: 14.7%
Food Pairings: Pairs excellently with grilled steaks, braised short ribs, and aged cheeses.
About the Winery:
Silver Oak Cellars, an iconic Napa Valley winery, is renowned for its commitment to crafting exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon wines that highlight the unique terroir of Napa Valley.
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