Sonoma County

Medium

Cork

I tasted the 1975 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet in early 2024 with Matt Duncan and his father, Tim Duncan (brother of David Duncan), at Tim’s home in Sonoma. Bright and tart showcased wonderful eucalyptus and mineral aromatics alongside white pepper, smoky tobacco, and bacon fat. Matt was struck by how the American oak had influenced the tannins over time. ‘Look at what American oak does after 40 years,’ he observed. ‘In terms of taking on the palate, it is so delicate, just whispers of tannins.’ An hour later, the wine was still holding strong after dinner, with a lingering finish of tar and mineral.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Silver Oak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley, California, USA, 1975

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I tasted the 1975 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet in early 2024 with Matt Duncan and his father, Tim Duncan (brother of Dav

Silver Oak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA 1975

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