Silver Oak, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, USA, 2017

This Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is garnet in color with a ruby red rim, it has an alluring nose of blackberry bramble, baking spices and black olive. Aromas of vanilla, cassis and sage fill the glass, revealing the influence of American oak barrel aging. On the palate, notes of raspberry are complemented with lingering acidity and a finish of dusty, silky tannins. Given proper cellaring, this wine will provide drinking pleasure for decades.

90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Aged in American oak barrels (40% new)  for approximately 24 months. A full-bodied, classic expression of Alexander Valley Cabernet in a cool vintage.