Silver Oak, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage:2013 all wrapped in serious

all wrapped in serious

the wine instantly pops with smoke

white peach and a whiff of fennel

A background trace of wood sets off reticent but pure and earth red

Very juicy and a bit simple

Silver Oak, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage:2013 all wrapped in seriousMarked by drought and a warm dry summer, the year had ideal ripening conditions and the shortest harvest season ever. Low yields and small berries translated into a bold, deep coloured Cabernet with less than 5% other Bordeaux varietals. Its a big mouthful of ripe juicy blackberry flavours with spicy aromas and roasted brown sugar notes of American oak aging.