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Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
New vintage of Silver Oak 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet now available. The Silver Oak Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is more limited in availability than the Alexander Valley. Selected from vineyards throughout the appellation, it is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Full-bodied, chewy, and muscular with an inky dark ruby/plum color, and hints of wood smoke, tobacco, cinnamon, espresso roast, and herbs, this dense, chewy, lavishly oaked wine should drink well for 10-12 years. Winemaker Daniel Baron's Tasting Notes: "Our 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon artfully combines the classic elegance of the old world and the ripe fruit of California. It displays an opaque garnet color with a bouquet driven by fruity aromas of blackberry liqueur. It also offers the savory components of sage and molasses. These complex aromatics are complemented by sandalwood and nutmeg characteristics indicative of American oak aging. This is a well-structured wine with a compact and rich mid-palate buttressed by silky tannins and generous acidity. Given proper cellaring, this wine will provide drinking pleasure through 2037."
Ratings on Delectable
Matt Trader 
Slightly underwhelming. Fun to try and have, but bitter oak nuance took over, fruit was tired, and I didn't crave another glass.. Coravin'd my 2010 Erba Cabernet and for $20 cheaper, WAY better. A wine that I wouldn't really pay for, but I'm not gonna say no to a glass. I wish they'd try and get back to the old days and make a wine like they used to. Maybe they will one day.
Slightly underwhelming. Fun to try and have, but bitter oak nuance took over, fruit was tired, and I didn't crave another glass.. Coravin'd my 2010 Erba Cabernet and for $20 cheaper, WAY better. A wine that I wouldn't really pay for, but I'm not gonna say no to a glass. I wish they'd try and get back to the old days and make a wine like they used to. Maybe they will one day.
8.7
Lisa Robinson Schoeller
Nice bouquet. This may need to age more. 2012 vintage consumed in May 2018.
Nice bouquet. This may need to age more. 2012 vintage consumed in May 2018.
9.1
Chris England
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9.2Susan Neil
Plums, leather, soft tannins
Plums, leather, soft tannins
9.3
Orlando Anaya
Excellent, elegant, aromatic! Well balanced with a fruity bouquet. Smooth and supple gave me hints of cherries, vanilla, berries and of course Oak with a beautiful long finish.
Excellent, elegant, aromatic! Well balanced with a fruity bouquet. Smooth and supple gave me hints of cherries, vanilla, berries and of course Oak with a beautiful long finish.
9.5
Yianni Stone
Not released yet, but already showing classic character with generous viscosity
Not released yet, but already showing classic character with generous viscosity
9.3
Tom Frymire
Queenie is so jealous.
Queenie is so jealous.
9.3
Chris Gorgone
Enjoyed this delicious 2012 Cab on Easter Sunday which was also my birthday. I have been saving this once since my first visit to Silver Oak in Napa, which also led to the first legit case of wine I ever bought.
Enjoyed this delicious 2012 Cab on Easter Sunday which was also my birthday. I have been saving this once since my first visit to Silver Oak in Napa, which also led to the first legit case of wine I ever bought.
9.7
Vanessa
Deep ruby hue. Rim variation and noticeable extraction. Nose offers black licorice, plum sauce, blackberry jam, with nutmeg, allspice, anise, leather, and cedar notes on the palate, opens with fruit, finishes with baking spices. Soft, melt-in-your-mouth tannins. Vintage 2012. ABV 14.4%.
Deep ruby hue. Rim variation and noticeable extraction. Nose offers black licorice, plum sauce, blackberry jam, with nutmeg, allspice, anise, leather, and cedar notes on the palate, opens with fruit, finishes with baking spices. Soft, melt-in-your-mouth tannins. Vintage 2012. ABV 14.4%.
9.3
Becca Johnson
Favorite wine
Favorite wine
9.6
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