Silver Oak Cellars : Alexander Valley "Cabernet Sauvignon" 2018

Laced liberally with tobacco leaf, olive and savory notes, along with a core of mulled black cherry and black currant fruit that shows juicy energy. The earth- and cedar-tinged finish gives this an old-school tilt. Drink now through 2036.

Fragrant with sweet spice, vanilla and toast, plus blackcurrant, brambly blackberries, florals, resiny herbs and cedar unfolding in the glass. Full-bodied with a fine but firm tannin structure that speaks of longevity, the palate offers up pleasing tart cherry fruit spiced with anise. Silver Oak remains committed to its use of American oak barrels and owns its own cooperage to control the process and improve quality. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certified and Living Building Challenge certified from the International Living Future Institute.