2008 Silver Oak Cabernet Alexander Valley

The 2008 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet opens with alluring currant fruit, black cherry, sandalwood, white pepper, and sage aromatics. Medium-bodied, its assertive, drying tannins envelop the palate before resolving into delicate notes of dried rose petals and lavender. Cigar box nuances dominate the finish. Tasted in 2024, the tannins still need time to soften, but given the wine’s structure, they should evolve beautifully over the next 5–10 years. One to continue holding for now.