Silver Oak 2012 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Wilfred Wong of Wine.com

Market-tested and incredibly successful, the 2012 Silver Oak Alexander Valley once again stays where it should be. The wine exhibits plenty of sweet and endearing oak with its beautiful and delicate red currants. The well-balanced synergy of oak and fruit provides a perfect pairing with charbroiled hamburgers and a big screen sports event in the background. Drinks well now. (Tasted: September 23, 2016, San Francisco, CA) WW 90 points.

Winemaker Notes

Our 2012 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a lively and full-bodied expression of Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from an exceptional vintage. It has a lovely garnet color and opens with aromas of black currant, orange zest and raspberry. These aromas are framed by nuanced notes of vanilla, marshmallow and cocoa, eliciting an effect reminiscent of chocolate-covered berries. The attack is rich and gives way to a mid-palate with breadth and depth, supported with refreshing acidity and integrated, dusty tannins. This wine has power with an unusual vitality and structural balance. Given proper cellar conditions, this wine will provide drinking pleasure through 2034.

This new release from Silver Oak is a blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Merlot that was aged for 24 months in American Oak barrels (48% new, 52% once-used) and an additional 15 months in bottle prior to release.

Age Restriction: Must be 21+ years of age to bid on this item. Delivery restriction: Winner must reside within 15 miles of La Canada Flintridge or make arrangements for pick-up.

• Name : Cathy and Ron Montgomery