Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - 2005 (1.5 L) Friuli Grave The palate is intense and

The palate is intense and thick

Secondary aromas include hints of warm spices such as tonka bean and nutmeg

with cassis and green herb aromas and a smooth

and high quality cigar tobacco

31% Cabernet Franc

Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - 2005 (1.5 L) Friuli Grave The palate is intense andGood deep red ruby. Musky aromas of cassis, licorice, game, tobacco leaf and subtle brown spices. Velvety sweet and deep, with hints of tobacco leaf, mint and herbs giving definition to the middle palate. Nicely bright but youthfully tight wine, finishing with broad tannins. Carrying a moderate 13. 5% alcohol. Still tight, but then this won't be released until next winter. Incidentally, following Silver Oak's purchase of a vineyard in Soda Canyon in