Silver Oak Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet 2021 Rated 98DM

Decanter Magazine Review
Rated 98
Silver Oak's 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet might well be one of the finest wines they've produced. Compact and beautifully poised, it marries generosity of fruit with a firm structural frame and focused aromatics. A panoply of blackberry and warm spice - smoked paprika, cinnamon, tobacco - lifts from the glass, interwoven with black truffle and loamy earth. Full-bodied, with a solid foundation of lengthy tannins buttressing the wine, it's carried by a firm spine of juicy acidity. Rich oak spices are balanced by graphite minerality, a potpourri of dried flowers, and a chalky-earth finish that lingers. This is undoubtedly set to be one of Silver Oak's longest-lived wines: ripe and generous enough to enjoy young, yet built on a sturdy foundation that will reward long-term cellaring. 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Malbec are blended before barreling down for 24 months in American oak, of which 85% was new, 15% was once-used, and aged 20 additional months in bottle before release. Drinking Window 2025-2050.

Silver Oak Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Tasting Notes:
The 2021 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: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec
• ABV: 14.8%

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.