the 2005 possesses a beautiful perfume of spring flowers
They were mainly used for medicinal purposes in medieval times
which probably says more than the following tasting note could say
it will require significant cellaring before consumption
Anticipated maturity: 2000-2030
Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - 1997 (750ml) Sonoma County the 2005 possesses a beautifulThe 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa looks to be one of the finest wines made by the winemaking team of proprietor Justin Meyer and winemaker viticulturist Daniel Baron. The 1997 Napa is an impressive effort. A blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, this wine has a flamboyant nose of fruitcake, licorice, Asian spice, black currants, and toasty wood. Deep, opulent, viscous, intense, chewy, and thick, it is a