Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Aged in 50% new and 50% second-use american oak from the duncan family’s the oak cooperage in higbee missouri. Matt duncan joined me for my tasting and he says the petit verdot in the blend of which there is 0 4% is co-fermented with the cabernet sauvignon intended to bring focus to the cabernet fruit. A compelling brooding muscular rendition of cabernet from alexander valley with gorgeous boysenberry notes black currants and rose petals laced with vanillin notes and toasty oak. Medium to full-bodied with black currants ripe blackberry and black cherry notes framed by velvety tannins laced with that irresistible vanillin note. Toasty oak spices lend a hint of sweetness balanced by grippy acidity. Long and complex revealing umami garrigue and crushed slatestone on the finish. It’s a terrific wine from the alexander valley.