Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Silver OAK Cabernet

While a $90 wine may not be on everyone’s grocery list this week, it is worth considering for a variety of upcoming “special occasions” like summer weddings, graduations, and Father’s Day, if you are looking for a gift that a red wine lover would be thrilled to receive then this is undoubtedly your wine.

Gorgeous garnet in color, the 2005 Silver Oak Napa Cab exudes elegance with intense fruit, well-rounded structure placing defined tannins front and center and plenty of persistence on the finish. Overall this is a big, rich Cab that can be enjoyed now or aged for another decade or two. Would make a tremendous gift for Father’s Day this Sunday.

Caymus 2004 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Advocate, December 2006 Rated: 96 points. “The brilliant, super-rich 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection boasts an inky/purple hue, and sweet notes of lead pencil shavings, crème de cassis, licorice, and charcoal. This dense, full-bodied, opulent, seamless heady Cabernet is ideal for drinking over the next 15+ years.”

Caymus Cabernet-Sauvignon

Wine Enthusiast, August 2007 Editors’ Choice Rated: 97 points “Beautiful wine, lush and soft in the style of this warm vintage. It’s immediately enjoyable for the wealth of cherries, blackberries and raspberries, with a decadent edge of melted milk chocolate. Oak adds extra dimensions of smoky vanilla, caramel, butterscotch and gingerbread. Those who think they don’t like red wine will enjoy…..gorgeous now and for the next six years.”

Wine Spectator, May 15, 2007 Spectator Selection; Collectible Rated: 94 points. “A superb Cabernet that’s ripe, plush and deeply concentrated, with tiers of currant, plum, blackberry and spicy, cedary oak. Firmly tannic, lively and deep, revealing extra flavor nuances on the long, engaging finish. Best from 2008 – 2013.”

Decanter, January 2008 Rated: Five stars; Outstanding. “Masses of toasted oak. Vanilla and spice. Full, very rich, same as nose. Full-throttle wine. Sumptuous texture. Powerhouse of a wine. Balanced, very long.”

Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2007 Best of the Best California Cabernet Sauvignon; Best of Show Rated: Five stars. “Deep, rich, ripe, pure, velvety, blackberry, vanilla and nutty oak flavors — perfection itself.”

The Wine News, December 2007 Top Ten Cabernets of the Year. “Attractive, intense bouquet of cassis and black cherry laced with espresso bean, chocolate and baking spice. Full-bodied, velvety and deeply concentrated with firm, ripe tannins and complex flavors of black currant, black cherry, sweet oak and nutmeg, which linger in the extended close.”

Wine Review Online, (Gerald Boyd) July 17, 2007 Rated: 95 points. “Caymus’ ‘Special Selection’ bottling was first produced in 1975, and every vintage since the original rendition of the wine has stayed true to its name. The 2004 Special Selection has a deep, inky color, a lovely seamless aroma of dark fruits like blackberry, and nicely integrated toasted oak. The flavors are bright and inviting, with ample berry and coffee notes. It finishes long and textured; a complete package. Special Selection has long been a favorite of mine, being one of those wines that is difficult to describe; you just like it.”

Wine Review Online, (Michael Franz) May 8, 2007 Rated: 94 points. “Very dark and concentrated, the wine nevertheless avoids the sort of unnatural massiveness that turns me off in ‘statement wines.’ Deeply flavored but still vinous, the dark berry and black cherry fruit is bolstered by a very serious dose of smoky oak. Rarely do I sense this much wood influence without being bugged by it, but the quality and character of the oak is such that the smoky, spicy accents are really quite welcome…There’s no denying that this is an excellent effort.”

Connoisseur’s Guide to California Wine, April 2007 Rated: 2 stars. “This deep and wonderfully rich wine is as involving and has as much succulent fruit at its heart as any wine in this issue, and it gains more richness yet by way of its absolutely lavish appointment of oak. It is, however, far more than a pretty face or fancy façade and it sports the serious structure and evident tannins of a wine meant for age.”

International Wine Cellar, May/June 2007 Rated: 93 points. “Good deep ruby-red. Musky black fruits and earth on the nose, with oak notes that seem far more harmonious and subtle than some of the vintages of the ‘90s. Sauve, moderately sweet and silky, with ripe acidity framing the dark berry flavors. This builds nicely toward the back, finishing with tooth-dusting tannins and linger notes of redder fruits, gravel and loam. A superb showing.”

Newsday, December 3, 2007. “A fabulous vintage for California cabernet sauvignon, and what you’d expect from Caymus Vineyards: a powerhouse, concentrated and aromatic, heady with cassis and black cherry, with a long finish.”

Globe and Mail (Toronto), December 1, 2007. “A brilliant vintage of one of California’s greatest and most cellar-worthy wines.”

Florida Sun-Sentinel, April 19, 2007; Wine of the Week. “Attention serious wine collectors. The 2004 Caymus Vineyards Special Selection is one of the great red wines of the Western World. Buy it if you can and hold off pulling the cork for at least six years. It is worth the wait.

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Red Wine Basics

First things first, red wine is well…red, but why? It’s color can be derived from a vast assortment of grape varietals ranging from grapes that are reddish, deep purple, and even a beautiful blue on the color scale. These grapes give rise to a wine that is color classified with such descriptors as garnet, almost black, dark red, light red, ruby red, opaque purple, deep violet, maroon and the list goes on. It is the grapeskins that are responsible for the red wine’s distinct color spectrum. The skins are in contact with the grape’s juice during the fermentation process, allowing the dispersion of both color and tannins. The individual wine’s particular red hue depends on the grape type used in the process and the length of time the skin’s pigmentation is in contact with juice. There are right around 50 key red wine varietals that consistently manifest themselves in today’s worldwide wine market.

Red Wine Glass Choice

Red wines will put their best foot forward when poured into and sipped out of a wine glass with adequate room. A distinctly oval or egg-shaped bowl that narrows slightly at the top as opposed to a slender flute-like glass is necessary to enjoy a red wine to the fullest . The ideal red wine glass will accommodate between 10-22 ounces of liquid, allowing more room to swirl your wine and better surface area for allowing the wine to breathe a bit. On the serving note, keep in mind that most red wines are at their best when serving temperatures are between 60-65 degrees Farenheit – serve them too warm and the taste of alcohol is overly evident, serve them too cold and they will quickly veer towards bitter and more astringent on the palate.

Red Wine Style

As with all wines, the particular winemaker will have adequate “say” in the style of wine he will produce. That said, red wines are often classified by “body-type.” For example, one might say that a certain red wine is “light-bodied” – referring to the mouth-feel and tannin structure. A light-bodied wine will have fewer tannins present and less presence on the palate. These wines tend to be less demanding partners with flavor-filled foods. An example of a light-bodied red wine would be one derived from the Gamay grape varietal, such as France’s famed young red wine: Beaujolais Nouveau. A medium-bodied red wine will contain more tannins than the above Beaujolais Nouveau, but will not have near the pucker power of a high-powered California Cabernet Sauvignon or an Italian Super Tuscan. Typical examples of medium-bodied red wines include: Merlot, Shiraz or a Chianti. Full-bodied red wines boast the highest tannin (and often alcohol) content. Prime examples of full-bodied reds are France’s esteemed Bordeaux wines, California’s key Cabs and Italy’s sizzling Super Tuscans. In general, light-bodied wines tend to “feel” more like water in the mouth. In contrast, “full-bodied” wines feel heavier, more like milk, this effect is due in large part to the higher tannin (and again, alcohol) content.

Key Red Wine Varietals

The top red wine varietals that you are likely to encounter are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Shiraz, Sangiovese, Malbec, and Grenache.

Sometimes, you will hear of red wines referred to by their popular regional names. For example, a “Bordeaux” is a red wine from France that is made primarily from three varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes. Or move to ordering a wine from Italy and you will often hear of a Chianti- made from the Sangiovese grape varietal, or look at Piedmont’s Barolo or Barbaresco wines (both of which hail from the Nebbiolo varietal).

Common Red Wine Flavor Descriptions

Cherry

Plum

Strawberry

Blackberry

Raspberry

Currant

Gooseberry

Boysenberry

Raisin

Fig

Pepper (white/black)

Clove

Cinnamon

Coffee

Cocoa

Mocha

Tobacco

Leather

Licorice

Toast

Smoke

Violet

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California

This 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is the first vintage made in our new To Kalon Cellar and represents our highest values – our finest vineyards, our respect for both tradition an innovation, and our unwavering passion for excellence.

The To Kalon Cellar brings to life my vision of a winemaking facility equal to the superior quality of the grapes from our historic To Kalon Vineyard. The Cellar’s gentle gravity-flow design includes 56 French oak fermentation tanks. The return to oak fermentation enhances the aromas, flavors and complexity into our finest Cabernets, and imparts both immediate approachability and incredible aging potential.

As always, the fruit for this Cabernet Reserve comes from our finest vineyards, including over 50% from our To Kalon Vineyard and a total of 84% from the Oakville appellation. These vineyards consistently produce the most expressive and complex wines; it’s no coincidence that they hold some of Napa Valley’s oldest vines, which produce powerful, concentrated fruit.

This year also marks my father’s 90th birthday, which gives us even more reason to celebrate and raise a glass with you. May this wine bring grace to your table and zest to your life.

Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Cabernet Sauvignon is the classic production of Los Vascos, and is the grape that made the estate famous. The vintages all share a mature and fruity quality, fresh aromas, and a supple and fleshy structure. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

It is an attractive ruby in color with a very red fruit nose and some very chocolate and bay leaf touches. This wine is pleasant, excellent body, juicy and ripe. Highly concentrated with strawberry & cherries fruit notes and marked spices. Persistent and outstandingly balanced Cabernet Sauvignon.

“Wines like this helped Conchagua earn its Wine Region of the Year Award… for not much cash you get a ripe, smoky Cabernet with black plum and cassis aromas…”
-Wine Enthusiast

Review: This is one of my favorites Cab. Better when you let it breath for at least one hour. You can’t go wrong with this Chilean carbernet. Good with steak and pasta.  – I highly recommend this wine -

Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

One of the most allocated and collectible Cabernets in the world, Caymus Vineyards Special Selection is crafted from the outstanding barrels of the vintage. Special Selection is produced only in vintages that proprietor Chuck Wagner feels are suitable for this designation.

We are proud to offer limited amounts of the new release of Caymus Special Selection – dark and intense with deep, rich flavors of black currant, cherry, mocha and spice. A collectible masterpiece!

“Firm, intense and well-structured, with a mix of spicy oak, red and black currant, mineral, sage and dusty berry. Turns elegant and refined, yet shows a sturdy backbone on the finish. Best from 2009 through 2014.”
-Wine Spectator

“A barrel sample of the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection offers terrific fruit intensity and purity, a more laid-back style, a meaty, chewy texture, and impressive opulence as well as length. It should evolve for 10-15 years.”
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Barrel sample: 92-94 Points

Concha y Toro Terrunyo Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Color: Deep red.

Bouquet: Black ripe fruits, concentrated leather, chocolate and graphite are all in a perfect balance.

Taste: Dense and warm, firm tannins with a sweet after-taste, a long persistence of chocolate and dry fruit.

This wine is an excellent accompaniment to leg of lamb with spicy sauces, blue cheese, Gruyere and Emmentaler.

Red Wine – Silver Oak 2004 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Wine

2004 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a refined and complex wine that combines subtlety and depth. It has a dark ruby color with a deep red edge and displays aromas of fresh blackberries, violets, cola, nutmeg and licorice. In mouth, wine has a juicy attack and offers great expression of fruit and spice on mid-palate. Its fruit-driven finish is long and… More elegant. Properly cellared, this wine should give drinking pleasure through 2023.Our 2004 Alexander Valley, a blend of wine from several different vineyards, is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

We blended vineyard lots in early 2005 and transferred wine to 50% new and 50% once-used American oak barrels for aging. Blending prior to barreling allows us to achieve a balance of wine’s natural elements, such as fruit and tannin, before they are influenced by oak. wine was then aged in barrel forapproximately 25 months and another 15 months in bottle to harmonize its components before release.

Wine & Spirits rating: 90.