Silver Oak is a Napa-based winery famous for aging their Cabernet Sauvignon in American oak barrels, which gives the wine a softer, more approachable feel than most high-end California reds. The Alexander Valley bottling is the more affordable of their two Cabs, typically around $65-75.
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Drink windowDrinking well (2017–2038)
Typical retail~$115
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