I was crazy for Silver Oak back in the day. This wine has survived well and shows the sweet oak that I recall from those days. It is not lacking in fruit, but compared to what was going to come later in Napa, many would consider this a lightweight.
Old Cali cabs reallly have great longevity, contrary to what I would have thought 30 years ago
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Perfect cork. Deep red translucent with slight bricking. Deep tobacco, mint molasses nose. Brown sugar, eucalyptus palate, holding on. Drink now. Terrific.
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Pulled from rack with 15 min/decant glass time. Half the cork was still firm, dry & clean. Slight haze due to sediment stir, deep dark purple color, no hint of brown edge at all. Wine was in excellent condition with nothing off. Nose and taste was lighter than expected. Price N/A.
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SIMILAR TO 4/91 TSTG BUT HAS AGED GRACEFULLY & IS MUCH SOFTER NOW RED BROWN ON EDGE.RICH CHERRY FRUIT & TOUCH OF EARTHINESS IN NOSE LOADS OF BERRIES,CHERRY,PLUMS IN FLAVOR.BORDEAUX LIKE.LONG FINISH
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5/14/2022 - Ravi Deshpande Likes this wine: 90 Points
I was crazy for Silver Oak back in the day. This wine has survived well and shows the sweet oak that I recall from those days. It is not lacking in fruit, but compared to what was going to come later in Napa, many would consider this a lightweight.
Old Cali cabs reallly have great longevity, contrary to what I would have thought 30 years ago
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4/6/2014 - 82Latour Likes this wine: 90 Points
Perfect cork. Deep red translucent with slight bricking. Deep tobacco, mint molasses nose. Brown sugar, eucalyptus palate, holding on. Drink now. Terrific.
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11/21/2011 - Barry Notes wrote: 86 Points
Pulled from rack with 15 min/decant glass time. Half the cork was still firm, dry & clean. Slight haze due to sediment stir, deep dark purple color, no hint of brown edge at all. Wine was in excellent condition with nothing off. Nose and taste was lighter than expected. Price N/A.
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7/22/1995 - buckeye76 wrote: 92 Points
SIMILAR TO 4/91 TSTG BUT HAS AGED GRACEFULLY & IS MUCH SOFTER NOW RED BROWN ON EDGE.RICH CHERRY FRUIT & TOUCH OF EARTHINESS IN NOSE LOADS OF BERRIES,CHERRY,PLUMS IN FLAVOR.BORDEAUX LIKE.LONG FINISH
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8/18/1993 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 89 Points
Hi-Time Cellars Tasting 10 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignons, very lovely, rich fruit with a touch of veggies on the nose, great taste, nice finish.
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