Cart 1998 Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
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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
Medium red-ruby, with some amber at the rim. Currant, mocha and smoke aromas, along with a pronounced weedy, vegetal element. Offers only modest texture and ripeness in the mouth; I don't find a lot of flavor development here. Finishes with light but slightly drying tannins. A bit tart throughout.
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Au contraire'
By chard10591246, September 10, 2003
I strongly disagree with the slam on this wine. Agreed that it is not up to the 96 S.O.A.V. Cab - but weak? I don't think so. We shared this on Friday but let it open for a time in the duck. The flavors were well defined with currant, mocha and a touch of charcoal or wood smoke in the nose. Good finish with light tannins for such a young wine. 4 stars is appropriate. The question is: will it cellar? Will four years perhaps have an impact the slight tartness?
I strongly disagree with the slam on this wine. Agreed that it is not up to the 96 S.O.A.V. Cab - but weak? I don't think so. We shared this on Friday but let it open for a time in the duck. The flavors were well defined with currant, mocha and a touch of charcoal or wood smoke in the nose. Good finish with light tannins for such a young wine. 4 stars is appropriate. The question is: will it cellar? Will four years perhaps have an impact the slight tartness?
85? 4-Stars?! No Way - Not Even Close
By Elysium246, April 08, 2003
For all of you wine lovers out there, I urge you to stay away from this Silver Oak. I'm a huge fan of this vineyard, but their '98 is so weak and disappointing. I was craving for more depth and power. Vegetable-like and light. Not even worth $25 - and you'll not find it for less then $50, so stay away.
For all of you wine lovers out there, I urge you to stay away from this Silver Oak. I'm a huge fan of this vineyard, but their '98 is so weak and disappointing. I was craving for more depth and power. Vegetable-like and light. Not even worth $25 - and you'll not find it for less then $50, so stay away.
Weak for SO and '98
By Hotaji, September 19, 2003
Has the markings of the vintage, diluted, under-ripe, vegetal and just not enjoyable. Don't waste time and $ here,
Has the markings of the vintage, diluted, under-ripe, vegetal and just not enjoyable. Don't waste time and $ here,
User Ratings
Average rating: 3.29 (7 ratings) 