Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Torn Label - 1997 (750ml) Muscat Blanc There's a hint of smoke

There's a hint of smoke underneath apricot and vanilla smoothie

aged over five years

50% small oak cask

honeyed fruit with linear acidity that results in a weightless feel and an ethereal finish

that saline side of the flor

Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Torn Label - 1997 (750ml) Muscat Blanc There's a hint of smokeThe 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley is a dense purple color with boisterous, sweet, spicy, new oak, licorice, and olive notes. This flamboyant wine tastes lighter than I would have expected for a 1997. In the mouth, it reveals medium body, sweet jammy cherry fruit, and a soft finish. It needs to be drunk over the next 7 8 years. By the way, the Alexander Valley cuvees are always 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Robert Parker 89 points