1995 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

Community Tasting Notes (144) Avg Score: 91.1 points

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  4/19/2024 - Rieslingfan wrote:

  From my late father’s cellar, this had been carefully stored since release, and was still vibrant and full bodied. What hit me was a clear aroma/taste of bittersweet chocolate covered cherry. It was unmistakable. The oak added a touch of vanilla, but the chocolate and cherry was always front and center. Tannins were downright gentle, so no reason to think this is going to get better, but it was sure good tonight. Another instance where the Alexander Valley bottling overperforms.

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  2/10/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 93 Points

  The last of the bottle stored overnight in the refrigerator.
  Nose of black berry, plum, and mocha, nose good but not fabulous old-style tonight, same on the palate, big body, very tasty, mouth filling fruit, wine to sip and savor, brings back memories of Release Day Partys and Justin, long, flavorful finish and lovely aftertaste.
  Tasting note suggests you should drink up and enjoy now.

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  2/9/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 96 Points

  Super Bowl Party of One.
  Nose of black berry, plum, and mocha, nose grew better and better over the first 30 minutes to fabulous old-style Cabernet Sauvignon Napa fruit, same on the palate, big body, very tasty, elegant, complex, mouth filling fruit, wine to sip and savor, brings back memories of Release Day Partys and Justin, long, long, long, flavorful finish and lovely aftertaste.

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  1/14/2024 - JoeDwine Likes this wine: 93 Points

  With NY Strips…..
  Beautiful herbal potpourri, darker berries but hints of red fruits, licorice and earthy, chocolate not too dark. Very savory and warm. Tannins resolved but still a tad in background. Good acidity for food. Alcohol peaks through as it warms up. Peaked and on it’s way down probably but Impressive!

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  12/31/2023 - no leashes wrote: 89 Points

  On New Years Eve with beef tenderloin, paired very nicely. Seems like its on last legs although still very good, fully mature cab.

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