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Sommelier Profile

Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California

Serving60–64°F / 16–18°C
Drinking Window5–20 years

Plush and polished, with blackberry, black cherry, cassis, vanilla, mocha, and sweet oak spice. Tannins are rounded, the fruit is generous, and the finish is smooth and crowd-pleasing.

Region & Terroir

Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California

Alexander Valley is a warm Sonoma Cabernet zone with gravelly river-bench soils and cooling influence from coastal gaps. Silver Oak's style highlights ripe fruit, supple texture, and signature American oak polish.

Grape Varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend

Cabernet Sauvignon gives blackberry, cassis, tannin, and structure. Small portions of blending grapes can round the palate with plum, spice, and aromatic lift.

Soil & Vinification

Well-drained alluvial soils support generous Cabernet fruit without excessive heaviness. Silver Oak is strongly associated with aging in American oak, bringing vanilla, dill, coconut, and sweet spice accents.

Aromatic Profile
blackberrycassisvanilladillcoconutmocha

Ripe blackberry and cassis are wrapped in vanilla, dill, coconut, mocha, and toasted oak spice, giving the wine its recognizable California Cabernet signature.

Notable Details

Silver Oak's Cabernet-only focus and American oak profile have made it one of the most recognizable names in premium California wine.

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