Silver Oak’s Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon reflects over forty years of winemaking in Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley, a delicious and seamless expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from this historic California wine region made famous by the varietal. A blend of multiple vineyard sites including the Red Tail, Miraval and Geyserville Estate vineyards, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon gains complexity through the varied terroir found across Alexander Valley’s hillsides, benchlands and valley floor. With exuberant dark fruit flavors and a rich and generous mid-palate, their Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is released six months ahead of their Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon as its approachable, fruit-forward profile lends itself to earlier enjoyment.

The 2019 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley is a noteworthy expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from California's North Coast region, specifically the Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. Produced by Silver Oak Cellars, this wine is presented with a traditional cork closure and boasts an alcohol content of 14.4%.

This vintage has garnered significant praise from professional reviewers. Decanter awarded it an impressive score of 95, highlighting its unique aging process in 50% new and 50% second-use American Oak from The Oak cooperage in Higbee, Missouri. Matt Duncan, involved in the tasting process, notes that the inclusion of 0.4% Petit Verdot co-fermented with the Cabernet Sauvignon is intended to enhance the focus on the Cabernet fruit. Decanter describes the wine as a "compelling, brooding, muscular rendition of Cabernet from Alexander Valley," with prominent boysenberry, black currant, and rose petal notes, complemented by vanillin and toasty oak. The wine is medium to full-bodied, featuring ripe blackberry and black cherry flavors framed by velvety tannins and balanced by grippy acidity. The finish reveals complex layers of umami, garrigue, and crushed slatestone, making it a "terrific wine from the Alexander Valley" and recommended for consumption between 2023 and 2035.

James Suckling also rates the 2019 vintage highly, giving it a score of 94. He describes it as "handsome and classic for a Sonoma County cabernet," noting its full-bodied and approachable nature. The wine offers abundant aromas of black cherries, toasted oak, and tobacco, with flavors of black cherries and black olive backed by moderate tannins. Suckling emphasizes that the wine is composed of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and suggests it is best enjoyed through 2034.

Overall, the 2019 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley stands out for its robust flavor profile and well-balanced structure. Both reviewers highlight its potential for aging, making it a valuable addition to any wine enthusiast's collection.