Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 93 Pts Wine Advocate

WINE ADVOCATE REVIEW: 93 POINTS The 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley reveals a provocative nose of tobacco, black cherries, cloves, fruitcake, and spice. Some plum and raspberry fruit also emerges on the palate. This is a hedonistic, sexy, seductive, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with low acidity, and loads of toasty oak. It will be a huge crowd pleaser when released next year. It should show well for at least 12-15 years. WA # , #114 (Dec 1997) Drink 1997 - 2012 Robert Parker WINEMAKER NOTES: Winemaker’s Tasting Notes: The 1994 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a dark ruby-red color. It has a complex nose of blackberries, violets, black licorice, allspice and soy sauce. The wine has a luscious mouth-feel followed by a long, fruity, medium tannic finish. It will continue to improve until 2019 given proper cellar conditions. Vintage Description: The 1994 growing season in the Alexander Valley will be remembered as one of the longest in recent history due to a mild summer. There was a heat spell in mid-August, but September, the crucial month for grape ripening, turned unseasonably cool. The result was a very desirable long and slow maturation of the berries, which allowed their tannins, aromas and color to reach maturity simultaneously with their acid and sugar. The prolonged harvest produced rich, complex wines, reminiscent of the 1985 and 1991 vintages.