Silver Oak Cellars

Iconic Silver Oak Winery has two different locations; Alexander Valley and Napa Valley. Fortunately for me, we stumbled across the Napa Valley winery is located in the rich volcanic soil region of Oakville. The newly renovated winery was reopened in 2008 after the horrific 2006 fire that destroyed the vintage and the winery. Silver Oak practices the sole production of Cabernet Sauvignon and their ideals, philosophies and techniques are top notch. As you drive down the long the driveway leading to their iconic symbol, the water tower which stands proudly up front.The property is surrounded by rolling hills covered with their beautiful vineyards. Walking up to the winery you are met with a beautiful fountain that leads up to the stairway of the tasting room and legendary library of Silver Oak with bottles from vintages dating back to the original 1972 vintage. As you walk in the tasting room, it's filled with gifts and memorabilia, with the library to the left. The barrel room to the right and the tasting counter right in the middle. While I was there, the newly released 2009 Napa Valley Cab was being poured along with the 2009 Alexander Valley Cab with the 2007 Napa Cab as a bonus and what a bonus it is to taste that exceptional wine.

2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: Beautiful aromas of violet and cassis lead to a full palate of berry, spice and chocolate. A long lingering finish with smooth round tannin, easily able to drink now or keep for a rainy day.

2009 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: Complex aromas of ripe red fruit and floral characteristics give way to a full bodied true Cabernet Sauvignon, black cherry and baking spices with layered tannin and lingering finish.

2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: Imagine putting your nose in a bowl full of chocolate, cherries, coffee and freshly sanded wood and you will begin to understand the complexity of this one of a kind wine. A big bountiful nose with fully structured flavors and tannin that won't let up, 2007 was simply the best.

To learn more about the Duncan family and Silver Oak Cellars visit there website at: http://www.silveroak.com/ and if you go say you read the "Love That Wine" blog.