Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
A superior expression of Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak Cellars does it right! The 2010 is so good! Deep garnet ruby color; attractive red fruit aroma, with lots of alluring savory notes, dried herbs and piquant berries, very true to the AVA, excellent depth; black fruit, medium bodied, medium tannins, fine persistence; medium finish, youthful aftertaste. Begs for a nicely grilled rib-eye of beef. (Tasted: June 10, 2015, San Francisco, CA)
While Sonoma County is acclaimed—and rightfully so—for its Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, and Zinfandels, it also produces exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. Of the region’s 18 American Viticultural Areas, only a handful produce top-notch Cabernet Sauvignon. These appellations include Alexander Valley, Knights Valley, Sonoma Valley and Dry Creek Valley. Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignons made in these appellations can offer a complex array of aromas and flavors. Fruit notes such as blackberry, blackcurrant, cassis, black cherry and raspberry often are accompanied by hints of graphite, dusty earth, cigar box, toast and vanilla. The varietal has a rich history in Sonoma, and some of these Cabernet Sauvignons and Cabernet-based blends rival the best from Napa Valley.