Winery:  "The 2004 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a complex and elegant wine that balances the expression of fruity and savory elements with finesse. The wine has a dark ruby color with a purple edge and displays aromas of black plum, soy sauce, chocolate, rose petals, cedar and black olive. It has a soft, velvety attack and a fruity, floral and spicy mid-palate. The finish is long and smooth with well integrated tannins. Properly cellared, this wine should give drinking pleasure through 2024."

Wired For Wine: This ruby red Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is velvety, deep, and meaty, and so it pairs perfectly with heartier red meats, steak and game. We love it with a big, fat Porterhouse, grilled to perfection.  Grind a generous amount of black pepper coarsely and press it into the steak before grilling; it will marry with the "toothcoating tannins" of this Silver Oak like a pro. Saute some dark mushrooms and toss them with wild rice as an accompaniment. They will be perfect with the hit of herbs in this luscious Cab. Another delicious option is a Spanish lamb ragout with sweet peppers. The velvety sweetness of the wine pairs beautifully with the natural sugar of the long-roasted tomato and peppers in the ragout. While you're thinking about what's on the menu, put out a small bowl of toasted pistachios to go with your first glass or two. They will bring out the gentle oak in this Napa Valley Cabernet. You might also think about having them as a crust on a piece of tuna if you decide to go to the lighter side of meats. To show off the lovely breadth and length of the finish of this Napa red, pour another glass and enjoy it with a Bra Tenero cheese. This semi-firm choice from the Piedmont region of Italy has a dense, slightly sharp flavor perfect for a hearty red such as this Silver Oak. If your sweet tooth is calling you, luxuriate in the long, smooth finish of this Cabernet with a generous spoonful of bittersweet chocolate gelato sandwiched between two espresso meringues. You know what they say, winelovers.  Life is a Cabernet...

Size:        750 ml
Varietal:   86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Vintage:   2004
Region:   Napa Valley, California