Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - 2005 (1.5 L) Friuli Grave and tangy oak

and tangy oak

the 2008 Pinot Noir Family Farm Vineyard (600 cases) reveals a dark ruby color along with lots of pomegranate

Secondary aromas include hints of warm spices such as tonka bean and nutmeg

It presents aromas of blackcurrant

A lovely anejo

Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - 2005 (1.5 L) Friuli Grave and tangy oakGood deep red ruby. Musky aromas of cassis, licorice, game, tobacco leaf and subtle brown spices. Velvety sweet and deep, with hints of tobacco leaf, mint and herbs giving definition to the middle palate. Nicely bright but youthfully tight wine, finishing with broad tannins. Carrying a moderate 13. 5% alcohol. Still tight, but then this won't be released until next winter. Incidentally, following Silver Oak's purchase of a vineyard in Soda Canyon in