Silver Oaks Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 750mL

The 1998 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a translucent but rich purple hue. This is a more savory and earthy vintage, with classic Cabernet aromas of thyme and mint alongside creamy vanilla bean and brighter red fruits. The attack is light and ethereal yet playful, and this wine has vibrant acidity, cigar box flavors and a surprisingly rich and long finish. Decanting suggested due to moderate sediment. Enjoy now.

Grape Varietals:

93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot

91 Points - Cellar Tracker

** Wine Spectator, "Shows Silver Oak's signature cedar-dill oak profile. Dry, dusty sage, cedar, cigar box and currant flavors are lean yet appealing, with a minerally edge. Full-bodied yet simpler midpalate.--1998 California Cabernet retrospective."

** Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, "The 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot) is a narrowly constructed, firmer, less generous offering than previous vintages of the nineties. The attractive dark ruby/purple color is accompanied by sweet aromas of cassis, smoked herbs, oak, and earth. Gritty tannin is noticeable in the finish."