Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - 1997 (750ml) Size:750ml A brilliant effort in the

A brilliant effort in the vintage

it was not believed to be that much of a challenge in waiting for maturity to come

with plum and almond character and hints of honey and caramel

so bear in mind that my scores reflect an estimation of the appeal it will hold immediately post-bottling

fleshy fruit

Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - 1997 (750ml) Size:750ml A brilliant effort in theThe 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley is a dense purple color with boisterous, sweet, spicy, new oak, licorice, and olive notes. This flamboyant wine tastes lighter than I would have expected for a 1997. In the mouth, it reveals medium body, sweet jammy cherry fruit, and a soft finish. It needs to be drunk over the next 7 8 years. By the way, the Alexander Valley cuvees are always 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Robert Parker 89 points