Silver Oak's signature shows dill, vanilla, and coconut from American oak alongside black currant, cherry, and cedar with full body and approachable tannins. The 2018 Sonoma vintage was excellent — concentrated and balanced.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon (100% — Silver Oak's house style)
- Region
- USA / California / Sonoma County / Alexander Valley
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, American oak-aged, signature Silver Oak style
The producer
Silver Oak was founded in 1972 by Ray Duncan and Justin Meyer with the goal of producing Cabernet aged exclusively in American oak. The Alexander Valley bottling is the brand's first wine and is released only after extended bottle aging at the winery.
What critics say
Silver Oak Alexander Valley has a polarized critical reception — beloved by consumers and many sommeliers, with some critics finding the American oak signature too dominant. The 2018 vintage received generally strong reviews.
Pairing
Smoked ribeye, BBQ brisket, lamb shoulder with herbs