Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Alexander Valley, California

2016 vintage – 94.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.0% Merlot, 0.5% Petit Verdot, 0.4% Malbec, 0.5% Cabernet Franc. ” In early 2017, the final blend was transferred to American oak barrels from our cooperage, The Oak, where it aged for 24 months. Half the barrels for our 2016 Alexander Valley vintage were new, providing a subtle, layered expression of bay leaf, coconut and vanilla to our wines. Blending before barrel aging—a signature of our winemaking style – allows blends to be based on the inherent qualities of their vineyard components before oak influence. Vintage to vintage, the resulting Cabernets emerge integrated and ready to drink upon release.” – winery