Silver Oak Cellars : Alexander Valley "Cabernet Sauvignon" 2020

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Alexander Valley "Cabernet Sauvignon" 2020 Silver Oak Cellars

Tasting

Color

The wine displays a deep, brilliant ruby hue.

Nose

The bouquet reveals cedar aromas alongside concentrated red fruit. Notes of fresh raspberry, cherry and cola round out a generous, expressive aromatic palette.

Palate

On the palate, this wine charms with its polished, silky tannins, perfectly balanced by refreshing acidity. The finish lingers with elegance and persistence.

Food and wine pairings

This Cabernet Sauvignon is an ideal match for grilled meats, especially steaks, as well as lamb and hearty slow-cooked dishes.

Serving and cellaring

The Alexander Valley "Cabernet Sauvignon" 2020 can be enjoyed now and will continue to improve until around 2042.

A concentrated and elegant Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Silver Oak

The estate

Founded in 1972 by Ray Duncan and Justin Meyer, Silver Oak Cellars has established itself as a benchmark for Cabernet Sauvignon in California, particularly in Napa Valley and Alexander Valley. Now led by David Duncan and his brother Tim Duncan, this family estate stands out for a singular approach: the exclusive production of Cabernet Sauvignon aged in American oak barrels, a signature that has shaped its identity for more than fifty years.

The vineyard

The vines for this Cabernet Sauvignon are planted in the Alexander Valley, a renowned winegrowing region in California.

The vintage

The year 2020 in California was marked by early budbreak followed by warm temperatures and low rainfall. These climatic conditions resulted in moderate yields but produced grapes with particularly concentrated, expressive flavors.

Winemaking and aging

The Alexander Valley "Cabernet Sauvignon" 2020 benefits from exclusive aging in American oak barrels for approximately twenty-four months, followed by bottle aging. Silver Oak makes its own barrels in its sustainable cooperage in Missouri, lending the wine distinctive notes of vanilla, coconut and sweet spices.

Grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec.