Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 6 x 750ml

Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a benchmark, expressive California red crafted from estate-owned and grower vineyards across Sonoma County’s sun-drenched Alexander Valley. Vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel and matured for 24 months exclusively in American oak barrels (roughly 50% new and 50% once-used) sourced from the winery's dedicated Missouri cooperage, it was aged an additional 15 months in bottle prior to release. In the glass, it displays a deep, opaque ruby core with vibrant violet edges. The bouquet reveals intense, inviting aromas of ripe cassis, black cherries, and wild blackberry compote, seamlessly layered over Silver Oak's signature hallmarks of sweet vanilla bean, toasted coconut, dried sage, cedar, and subtle pipe tobacco. On the palate, it delivers a full-bodied, supple mouthfeel driven by concentrated dark bramble fruit and mocha, framed by fine-grained, velvety tannins and lively natural acidity that lead into an elegant, persistent, and oak-spiced finish.

Food Pairing: Grilled prime ribeye steak, herb-roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs, wild mushroom risotto, and aged sharp white cheddar cheese.

93 Points - James Suckling