{"product_id":"silver-oak-alexander-valley-cabernet-sauvignon-2021-750ml","title":"Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a Sonoma County Cabernet blended from 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot and 1% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, bottled at 14.2% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was aged 24 months in American oak, half of it new, followed by 14 months in bottle before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt shows dark cherry, blackberry and cedar, with rich cassis, plum and cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecanter scored it 96 points, noting a darker, more concentrated character than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilver Oak is famous for ageing its Cabernets in American oak, and its Alexander Valley bottling is a lush, generous wine to open now or cellar for another two decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood wine rewards a little care in serving. Whites and rosés show best chilled to around 45 to 50°F, while reds are at their most expressive slightly below room temperature, around 60 to 65°F. Opening the bottle and letting it breathe for a few minutes, or pouring it into a decanter, helps the aromas open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark cherry, blackberry and cedar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cassis, plum and cocoa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with black pepper, coffee bean and dried herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Oak Cellars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months American oak, 50% new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alexander Valley, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecant for an hour and serve at 16 to 18°C in Bordeaux glasses. Pair it with ribeye, lamb chops, burgers and aged cheddar. Store the bottle on its side in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the blend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow was it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e24 months in American oak, half new, then 14 months in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow was it rated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96 points from Decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wine\"\u003eWine collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Oak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68083816759605,"sku":"VWS_200423073","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-44320.webp?v=1794006016","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/silver-oak-alexander-valley-cabernet-sauvignon-2021-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}