2017 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Blend: 80,8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14,6% Merlot, 2,9 % Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 0,7% Malbec  

Silver Oak Bio

Founded in 1972, Silver Oak is now one of the most prestigious wineries in the Napa Valley. Silver Oak has chosen to focus on producing Cabernet Sauvignon aged solely in American oak barrels. Their eco-friendly cellars are state of the art and continue to improve with each vintage. 

Winegrowing

The winter leading into the 2017 vintage was a welcome departure from the past five consecutive drought years. Over 60 inches of rain fell in some areas of Napa Valley, but Silver Oak’s key vineyard properties were left with perfectly saturated soils. 

Bloom began slightly earlier than expected, but a mild spring resulted in a nice fruit set. Then, mid-season weather conditions began to shift. A significant heatwave that lasted through Labor Day capped early summer heat spells. This was the first defining moment of the season. While high temperatures slowed down ripening and threatened to shut down the vines, Silver Oak’s vineyard practices and season-long decisions paid off. In short order, cooler temperatures returned, and the vines continued to ripen at a more normal and steadier pace. 

Cabernet Franc was the last of the season’s fruit to be picked from Soda Canyon Ranch—one day before the second defining moment of the season. By the time fires began flanking the Napa Valley, our fruit was already resting in tanks at the winery. This resulted in modest sugar levels, bright acidity, and striking density in aromatics. The structure in the resulting wines was impressively pleasing. 

Tasting Notes & Analysis 

The 2017 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is ruby in color with notes of blackberry, blueberry, roasted coffee beans, coriander, and a hint of nutmeg. Smooth upon entry, this wine is broad and plush on the mid-palate. It has an elegant density throughout and a long, generous finish. Given proper cellaring conditions, this wine will show beautifully through 2041.

Alcohol : 14,5%

Your Investment

750 ml, case of 6

Private: $1655.76 ($275.96/btl)

Licensee: $1479.72 ($246.62/btl)

1,5 L, case of 6

Private: $3515.52 ($585.92/btl)

Licensee: $3137.22 ($522.87/btl)

3 L (sold individually)

Private: $1499.11

Licensee: $1341.29

6 L (sold individually)

Private: $2855.41

Licensee: $2547.78

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