2019 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

Community Tasting Note

Decanting Queen Likes this wine:

92 Points

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - A pleasant surprise—both that it was served at a work event, and also that it is drinking so well already. I like SO (I know, another polarizing) but I usually like it to settle down for 5-7 years before I drink it.
This was definitely structured, but I found the tannins pleasant and a great foil for the rich dark soily fruit. It was served pnp.
This is the exact kind of wine I would like to have on hand at home when I want to scratch this itch of something pretty good but not my best bottles and no time for prep.
Tried the Caymus that was being served afterwards and no comparison, the silver oak was so much more complex and serious while still pleasurable.

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Comment posted by Franken Berry:

3/23/2024 9:04:00 AM - These are under appreciated, especially when you consider that it is a Sonoma wine. I suspect it is the clonal selection that gives it that sweet oak, classic finish
Comment posted by Decanting Queen:

3/24/2024 3:42:00 AM - As a sub 100$ cab, these are a steal too!!
Comment posted by Mark1npt:

3/24/2024 8:34:00 PM - It was their Alexander Valley cab that was their first 100 pointer, I think. My last one was an '06, I think. DQ, I tend to like them with age, too.
Comment posted by Decanting Queen:

3/27/2024 4:50:00 PM - Bought another bottle this week while I was traveling. I won’t make a new note but this is kind of like the ‘18 Mt Veeder. Great travel/hotel wine
Comment posted by Mark1npt:

3/27/2024 4:59:00 PM - Good to know, DQ!