Winemaker Notes
Powerfully aromatic and expressive, this wine opens with scents of concentrated, sweet cassis, anise, blackberries, roasted coffee, blue herbs and barrel vanillin. On the palate, we find firm tannins that deliver grip and peak curiosity, with all pockets of the mouth left yearning for another sip. Full-bodied and extracted with ripe black fruit, blueberries, caramel and a delightful hint of fresh, blue herbs that concentrate into a substantial finish. This wine is approachable upon release and cellar worthy in proper aging conditions.
95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Silencieux offers cassis and juicy blue fruits, sappy violets, and floral nuances in this medium to full-bodied, pure, balanced, elegant 2023. Based on 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Merlot and aged 19 months in 65% new French oak, it has nicely integrated acidity, fine tannins, and a great finish.
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.