Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 (75cl, 14.5%)

A full-bodied California Cabernet Sauvignon bottled at 14.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The 2020 vintage is a blend of 95.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.1% Merlot, 1.4% Cabernet Franc, 0.7% Petit Verdot and 0.6% Malbec, all sourced from the Alexander Valley. Silver Oak Cellars ages Cabernet Sauvignon exclusively in American oak, blending before barrel aging and maturing the wine for 24 months in American oak barrels produced at its own cooperage. The nose leads with dark cherry and ripe blackberry, followed by sweet cedar and coriander spice, with fig and white pepper emerging with air. The palate is plush and fruit-forward, with cassis, raspberry, black cherry, blueberry and ripe plum, plus cocoa and cola, framed by smooth tannins and balanced acidity. The finish is long and seamless, with cedar, dark fruit and faint cocoa sweetness.