2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Redwood Valley AVA
Made from organic grapes grown on the Silva Road Estate, this 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon brings a beautiful cedar sweetness and bold fruit aromas on the nose. Dense and with a nearly opaque color, this inviting wine is full-bodied with lots of layers, yet agile and focused at the finish.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Redwood Valley AVA
pH
3.60
Bottling Date
June 2020
Alcohol %
14.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
A sweet aroma of herbal cedar and dark cherry plum is consistent with past Silva Road Cabernet Sauvignons. This vineyard builds a bridge of very pretty and elegant Cabernet fruit, with old world and new world harmonies. A lovely backbone of pretty French Oak tying together scents of black pepper, aged Black Walnut and dark stone fruits.
On the mouth there are essences of tart cherry and ripe plum. Bright acidity keeps the mouth alive. Savory with palate length and weight are the lasting flavors and sensations. Lovely in its youth, this wine will be exquisite when allowed to age.
Vineyard Notes
Silva Road Vineyard is owned by Ethan Silva and his sister, Josephine and is located in the middle reaches of the Redwood Valley AVA, at an elevation of 975 feet. Here, the Silva Family grows organically farmed Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon on a rocky bench above the headwaters of the Russian River. In contrast to surrounding growing regions, the Redwood Valley is considerably cooler than other areas in the Ukiah valley, producing Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon that slowly matures with elegance and pedigree.
Production Notes
100% French oak 58% new, 32% used once, 10% used three times