Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

D96
JS93

Crafted with the same meticulous care that has defined Silver Oak for decades, the 2021 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon embodies the rich elegance of Sonoma County’s premier vineyards. Aged exclusively in American oak barrels, this vintage delivers a luxurious balance of ripe fruit, supple tannins, and refined structure that makes it both approachable in its youth and worthy of cellaring.

On the nose, notes of black cherry, cassis, and cedar lead into layers of dark chocolate, toasted vanilla, and baking spice. The palate is plush and full-bodied, offering seamless flavors of blackberry, plum, and espresso, finishing long with hints of oak and silky tannins. A true reflection of Silver Oak’s signature style—polished, powerful, and timeless.

Perfect for pairing with grilled steaks, braised short ribs, or aged cheeses, this Cabernet delivers the kind of depth and complexity that has made Silver Oak a benchmark in American winemaking.

Winemaking Notes:
• 100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from estate vineyards in Alexander Valley
• Aged 24 months in 100% American oak barrels
• Bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve purity and structure
• Cellar potential: 15–20 years

Tasting Notes:
Rich aromas of blackberry, cassis, vanilla, and toasted oak lead to a smooth palate of ripe plum, cocoa, and spice, culminating in a lingering, harmonious finish.

Crafted with the same meticulous care that has defined Silver Oak for decades, the 2021 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon embodies the rich elegance of Sonoma County’s premier vineyards. Aged exclusively in American oak barrels, this vintage delivers a luxurious balance of ripe fruit, supple tannins, and refined structure that makes it both approachable in its youth and worthy of cellaring.

On the nose, notes of black cherry, cassis, and cedar lead into layers of dark chocolate, toasted vanilla, and baking spice. The palate is plush and full-bodied, offering seamless flavors of blackberry, plum, and espresso, finishing long with hints of oak and silky tannins. A true reflection of Silver Oak’s signature style—polished, powerful, and timeless.

Perfect for pairing with grilled steaks, braised short ribs, or aged cheeses, this Cabernet delivers the kind of depth and complexity that has made Silver Oak a benchmark in American winemaking.

Winemaking Notes:
• 100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from estate vineyards in Alexander Valley
• Aged 24 months in 100% American oak barrels
• Bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve purity and structure
• Cellar potential: 15–20 years

Tasting Notes:
Rich aromas of blackberry, cassis, vanilla, and toasted oak lead to a smooth palate of ripe plum, cocoa, and spice, culminating in a lingering, harmonious finish.

Ratings

D96
Decanter

"The 2021 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley was harvested between 4 September and 8 October. The blend comprises 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot and 1% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. After blending, it was barrel-aged for 24 months in American oak, 50% of which was new, followed by 14 months of bottle ageing prior to release. The wine is beautifully layered and highly fragrant, with remarkable precision and focus in this vintage. Medium- to full-bodied, it integrates the hallmark Silver Oak American spice character through cedarwood aromatics, elegant whispers of vanilla bean, and nuances of fresh fennel (from more refined American oak barrels crafted after precision trials of both seasoning and toasting from the American oak cooperage they own in Higbee, Missouri). Supple dark-cherry and blackberry fruit are framed by graphite minerality, violets and clove, building in richness and complexity across the palate. Suave and silken, the dark-berry fruit is wrapped in a tapestry of velvety tannins, gliding to a focused finish of brown baking spices and crisp, clean acidity."

JS93
James Suckling

"So full-bodied, ripe and robust, offering spicy, iron-like, black fruit aromas, with generous dark cherries on a firmly tannic palate. Concentrated black plum, graphite, black pepper, coffee bean, pine resin and oak toast flavors on a full body. The tannins are powerful and fine-grained, shaping the texture significantly at this stage. Drinkable now, but best from 2030."

Product Detail

Size 750 mL
Producer Silver Oak Wine
Dominant Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2021
Country United States
Region California
Sub Region Sonoma County
Sub Sub Region Alexander Valley
Alcohol Percentage 14.6