2014 Silenus Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Vineyard Notes:

Year in and year out the very best Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the best block of our estate vineyard surrounding the winery. The block is planted on an ancient riverbed so the soils are more gravelly and well-drained, which results in very deep, rich fruit flavors. The entire vineyard is fabulous, but we like to show off this particular block by bottling a portion separately as our Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting Notes:

Deep ruby red and soft velvet colors paired with intriguing aromas of currant, ripe black cherry, cocoa and a hint of earth. This is a big and elegant wine with flavors of bright black cherry, plum, and blackberry rounded out by toasted oak and chocolate notes. It has medium acidity and fine, well-integrated tannins. A nice, long finish with red fruit, spicy cinnamon, and dark chocolate complete the wine. The wine is seamless, sexy and delicious. Pair with red meats or enjoy with artisan cheeses to really savor the flavors of the wine.

Blend:

94% Cabernet Sauvignon: Estate Vineyard, Oak Knoll District

50% Estate Clone 337
44% Estate Clone 15

6% Cabernet Franc: Estate Vineyard, Oak Knoll District

Alcohol: 14.5%

Winemaker: Bradley Smith

Wine Enthusiast- 94 Points

2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Gold Medal

2018 Dan Berger’s International Wine Competition – Gold Medal

2017 Harvest Awards – Gold Medal