Winemaker Notes
Silver Ghost is a full-bodied and richly expressive Cabernet Sauvignon crafted from some of Napa Valley's finest vineyards. Deep in color with a vibrant nose of blueberries, violets and crème de cassis the palate reveals layers of lush red and blue fruits, mocha and dark spice. The luxurious texture and depth continue through the long finish.
Blend: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Attractive, dark-fruited character with blue flowers, chocolate and wet stones. Full-bodied with fine, glossy tannins and succulent, delicious fruit. Mellow and sleek.
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Wine Enthusiast
A wine that overdelivers on flavor and versatility, it’s a good value for Napa Cabernet. Flavors of black currant, bay laurel and pine, graphite and tobacco leaf are carried by finegrained tannins and a palate-cleansing.
One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.