Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is a rich and velvety Cabernet showcasing blackcurrant, plum, fig, and subtle spice notes of white pepper, cedar, and coriander. Smooth, sculpted tannins and vibrant acidity give balance and elegance, leading to a long, inviting finish. A classic Alexander Valley Cabernet, ready to enjoy now but built to age gracefully through 2035.

Decanter | D 94
Published: Jun 26, 2025
Drink: 2025-2035

Shows no sign of the hardened tannic structure or overwrought fruit often associated with the 2020 vintage. Instead, this remains true to Silver Oak’s signature style, with blackcurrant, fig and plum fruits layered with white pepper, sweet cedar and coriander spice. Sculpted tannins persist through the lengthy finish. Retains all the hallmarks of a balanced, inviting and vibrant Silver Oak red. The blend contains 2.1% Merlot, 1.4% Cabernet Franc, 0.7% Petit Verdot and 0.6% Malbec.
Closure: Natural Cork
Alcohol: 14.40%
Body: Medium
Oak: Oaked
Grapes: 1.4% Cabernet Franc 95% Cabernet Sauvignon 2% Merlot

James Suckling | JS 94
Published: Apr 22, 2025

Truly gorgeous, fruity, velvety and enjoyable for a full-bodied cabernet. It is rich in blueberries, cherry cream, black cherries and raspberries on the palate, with very smooth, layered tannins and a soothing mouthfeel. So easy to drink now, but it will age well, too.

Jancis Robinson | JR 16.5
Published: Aug 30, 2024
Drink: 2026-2038

A blend of 95.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.1% Merlot, 1.4% Cabernet Franc, 0.7% Petit Verdot and 0.6% Malbec. Aged in American oak for 24 months.
Smells of black cherry and blackberry. Flavours of black cherry and cola have a nice juiciness to them as muscular, slightly rustic tannins grab the palate and give it a squeeze. The tannins also dry the mouth slightly, leaving a faint hint of coconut along with black cherry in the finish. Excellent acidity keeps things fresh and bright.

Silveroak.com

A landscape of river valley, benchlands, and sun-warmed afternoons, Alexander Valley has long promised greatness. Silver Oak put down roots here before the AVA was officially established, and founding winemaker Justin Meyer championed its potential for world-class Cabernet, helping put the region on the map as that vision came true. 

We practice precision viticulture—mapping soils, monitoring vine health, and timing picks block by block—so every cluster is harvested at its best. That fruit comes to our LEED® Platinum and Living Building Challenge-certified winery, where our team crafts it into our signature American-oak aged Cabernet with confident consistency.