Cart 2005 Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
Average Price: $65.64 
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| Style: | Red Wine |
| Grape Type: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Region: | Sonoma |
About Silver Oak Cellars
Silver Oak has long been a staple on steakhouse wine lists and among expense-account diners. These high-prestige, fashionable wines are generally medium-bodied and smooth, with exotic suggestions of bourbon, cocoa butter and chocolate from the American oak barrels in which they ar... more
Expert Reviews
Good deep red-ruby. Dark berries, black cherry and licorice on the nose, with a less exaggerated oak element despite the fact that this was aged in 95% new American barrels. Not particularly sweet, but the mid-palate offers better grip and lift than the 2004, with laid-back flavors of currant, plum and tobacco leaf. Finishes with substantial, slightly dry tannins and good persistence. Incidentally, the production of this wine was increased in the early part of this decade and is now in the 75,000 case range.
Average rating: 4.00 (1 ratings) 