Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 - Bundle & Save

This wine originates from the United States, within California’s North Coast and the Napa Valley AVA. Founded in 1972 by Ray Duncan and Justin Meyer, Silver Oak is one of Napa Valley's most enduring icons, dedicated exclusively to crafting age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon. First produced in 1979, the Napa Valley bottling is assembled from estate-owned and long-term grower vineyards across premier sub-appellations including Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena, and Soda Canyon, marrying valley floor richness with hillside structural tension. Directed by the Duncan family and winemaker Nate Weis, Silver Oak’s hallmark philosophy centers on aging exclusively in 100% American oak barrels; crafted at the family’s own cooperage, The Oak Cooperage in Higbee, Missouri, for approximately 24 months, followed by an extended 18-to-20-month bottle aging period before release to ensure seamless integration and immediate drinkability.

Wine Description

This wine displays a deep, opaque ruby-purple hue. On the nose, it opens with a rich, concentrated bouquet of ripe blackcurrant, dark plum, and blackberry compote, interwoven with signature American oak notes of vanilla bean, toasted coconut, baking spices, sweet tobacco, and subtle hints of graphite and dark cocoa. On the palate, it exhibits a full, opulent, and velvety body with a dense mid-palate driven by dark berry fruit, espresso, and savory dried herbs. Fine-grained, muscular tannins and well-integrated natural acidity provide a firm, structured backbone beneath the generous fruit weight. The finish is remarkably long, lush, and persistent, echoing with sweet spice, mocha, and lingering cassis. The varietal composition is a classic Left Bank-inspired blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon (typically 75% to 85%) alongside Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and a touch of Malbec. It has an alcohol content of approximately 14.5% ABV and is produced from sustainably farmed vineyards (certified California Sustainable and Napa Green, though not certified organic).