2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Redwood Valley AVA
Made with organic grapes grown on the Silva Road Estate, this 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful wine of depth and intensity. It's best known for its elegance, rich aromas, and full-bodied, dark fruit flavors. The juiciness of this supple, mouth-filling Cabernet Sauvignon is framed by soft tannins. Sweet and sinuous in the mouth, age worthy tannins guarantee to hold this wine for cellar enjoyment in years to come.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Redwood Valley AVA
Harvest Date
10.8.2016
pH
3.65
Bottling Date
1.11.2019
Residual Sugar
0.3 gm/L
Alcohol %
14.80
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
As you take in the aroma of this 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, your senses are immediately met with the subtle scent of cedar, giving way to a light and earthy tone. This is soon followed by the pleasant aroma of dried cherries, leaving you with a sense of anticipation for the first taste. Upon sipping, the wine opens up to a well-rounded and full-bodied flavor with notes of rich and deep cherries, balanced with hints of blackberry and a subtle hint of oak. The finish is smooth and elegant, leaving a pleasant and lasting impression. This wine is perfect for those who enjoy a complex and sophisticated wine, with an excellent balance of fruit and earthy undertones.
Vineyard Notes
Silva Road Vineyard is owned by Ethan Silva, his wife Jan 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, Zinfandel 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
95% Cabernet Sauv. (Silva Road), 0.5% cabernet franc (Napa Valley), 3.5% merlot (Napa Valley), 1.0% petit verdot (Napa Valley)
100% French oak 50% new, 25% used once, 25% used three times