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1997 Silver Oak - Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - USA - California - Sonoma - Alexander Valley - Red

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1997 Silver Oak - Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
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USA - California - Sonoma - Alexander Valley

Red Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer Notes

Silver Oak was founded in the early 1970s by Ray Duncan and Justin Meyer, a former winemaker with Christian Brothers. The founders' goal was to create exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon that would be distinguished by its elegance and finesse. In most years, the wines are made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes sourced from the Alexander and Napa Valleys. The developing wine is aged 30 months in... More »

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91
IWC 88
WS 88
WA 89
Drink Dates
Comm: 2011-2014 WA: 2000-2008 WS: 2001-2008
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IWC 88
Source International Wine Cellar
Issue Issue 102

Ruby-red, with a hint of development at the rim. Classic California cabernet aromas of blackcurrant, tar and menthol. Began slightly lean and herbaceous but seemed to put on weight and gain in texture as it opened in the glass. Firm acids are a bit tart but not quite spiky. Finishes firmly tannic, with a faint greenness and a note of coconutty sweet oak.

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WA 89
Source Wine Advocate
Issue 132
Drink Dates 2000-2008

The 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley is a dense purple color with boisterous, sweet, spicy, new oak, licorice, and olive notes. This flamboyant wine tastes lighter than I would have expected for a 1997. In the mouth, it reveals medium body, sweet jammy cherry fruit, and a soft finish. It needs to be drunk over the next 7-8 years. By the way, the Alexander Valley cuvees are always 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

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WS 88
Source Wine Spectator
Drink Dates 2001-2008

A bit chalky at first, it turns to herb, currant and coffee flavors that are rich and elegant, finishing with dill and sage notes and chewy tannins. 47,000 cases made.

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Community Tasting Notes average score of 91 points based upon 9 reviews

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Author Ish Wine Cellar
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Author rphulse
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 92.157%
Tasted On 12/02/2012
Drink Dates 2012-2014

Fruit/Oak balance with mid tannins. This was probably the best Alex. Valley Silver Oak I've tasted.

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Author lfkerby
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Tasted On 05/25/2010
Drink Dates 2010-2015

Deep rich color. Tannic structure holding well and likely to hold for another 5 years. Fruit is still holding up nicely also.

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Author Charles S888
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Tasted On 11/06/2009

Great oaky nose deep color smooth on the palet.

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Author Jkbergmann
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Tasted On 04/03/2009
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