Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Classic Alexander Valley Cab from an iconic American-oak house. Ripe black fruit, cocoa, cedar, and baking spice with polished tannins and a long, graceful finish.

Why You’ll Love It

• Signature Silver Oak style aged in American oak for warm spice and vanilla complexity

• Vintage depth from a balanced 2018 growing season delivering purity and length

• Ready now or later supple enough to enjoy today, structured to evolve in the cellar

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Blackberry compote, cassis, dark cherry, vanilla bean, cedar shavings, cocoa, and a hint of dried sage

• Palate: Medium-plus to full body with ripe blackcurrant and black plum layered over mocha, coconut-tinged oak, and sweet spice

• Texture: Fine, rounded tannins with vibrant acidity for lift

• Finish: Long, polished finish echoing black fruit, cocoa powder, and cedar

How to Enjoy

• Serving temp: 60–65°F in a Bordeaux glass

• Decanting: 30–60 minutes to open aromatics and soften oak spice

• Drink window: Now through the next 8–12 years, depending on storage

Pairing Ideas

Grilled ribeye or New York strip, herb-crusted lamb, short ribs, mushroom risotto, sharp cheddar, aged gouda, and rosemary potatoes.

Production & Story

Sourced from Alexander Valley in Sonoma County, this Cabernet is matured in American oak barrels—Silver Oak’s hallmark—bringing a distinctive vanilla-cedar profile that frames the valley’s ripe black-fruit character. Bottle aging prior to release helps integrate tannins and deliver signature smoothness.

Key Details

• Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (with traditional Bordeaux-varietal accents possible)

• Appellation: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California

• Oak: American oak barrels

• ABV: See bottle

• Format: 750 ml (other sizes may exist)

• Style: Rich, fruit-driven, oak-spiced, polished

Perfect For

Steak nights, celebratory dinners, gifting, and building a dependable California Cabernet vertical.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2018 drinking well now?
Yes. A short decant highlights the fruit and smooths the oak, while structure remains for future cellaring.

How long can I cellar it?
With proper storage, 8–12 years from vintage is a comfortable range, often longer.

Why American oak?
It’s central to Silver Oak’s identity—bringing vanilla, coconut, and sweet-spice notes that complement Alexander Valley fruit.