94 Silver Oak Napa

[Kcwhippet]

Had this over the weekend with a roasted boneless prime rib. The Silver Oak is frequently denigrated as an oak bomb that appeals only to fans of those big oaky wines. However, this one has aged quite well and the oak wasn't overly pronounced while the fruit was still there. It was a big hit with everyone, but it could probably could have stayed down for another year or two. I imagine WW has sampled this one his own self.

[winoweenie]

As a matter-of-factly I had that sucker in my room in Vegas and was very enjoyable but still needing 1-3 to really sing. Was humming loudly howm-so-ebberly. The SO Napa needs time just like most of Dehlingers Pinots to show their colors, or for that matter, most top-notch wines from Bordeaux, Rhone, Aussie, and the USofA. As the good Dockitor and I have parried meeny times, wood used by a top winemaker becomes an integral part of the nuances we dearly love with time...TIME!!! Caame out of a tasting of 2000 bordeauxs' at Hi Time with a pucker reminsencent of eating early unripened persimmons from Mr. Andrews trees in Shawnee. Granted, the unjudicious use of the tree in red juice makes for an oak bomb along the way regardless of how long it's aged.WW

[baysholiss]

Good Job KC. You just had the best Silver Oak ever! Just like I said, Go Silver Oak !!!! My favorite wine(Napa Valley)