Blog 57 Silver Oak Cellars
Silver Oak Cellars is located in Oakville, California in the Napa Valley area. Their facility burned down several years ago and they have been through a lot rebuilding their facilities in their Napa location. The last time I visited them, they were located in a trailer that sat on their lot. This time, I was able to enjoy one of the most luscious experiences that I have yet had California wine tasting. They appreciate their customers and the make sure that your experience is one that you will not forget.
Their recent release of the 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Silver Oak is priced at $100. The wine contains 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. This wine was aged in 100% American oak barrel for about 25 months and another 20 months in bottle prior to release. This 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a dark garnet color and a complex nose of boysenberry, truffles, wild game, soy and black pepper. It is soft and silky on the mouthfeel with light to medium tannins.
We also tasted the 2005 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine had a dark garnet color and a nose of black cherry, clove, cinnamon, lavender and licorice with velvety tannin and a smooth finish.
Silver Oak is always a pleasure to visit and one of my favorite wineries. Now with their new facilities in Napa, I will be sure not to miss them on any visit to the area.
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Bon Vin!
Veronica
Hey Veronica, All I can say is it sure sounds like you're having a ball! It's fun to witness!
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Good luck with your remaining blogs - I look forward to keeping up with your adventures!