ALERT: Silver Oak 2007 = The One You've Been Waiting For!
We just savored a pre-release sample of 2007 Silver Oak Cabernet, undoubtedly the most highly anticipated release in the history of America's #1 collector-level Cabernet. Our judgment: It is a profound, fruit-driven Cabernet (tasting notes below) that showcases the spectacular 2007 growing season and we cannot wait for you to taste it! As a valued subscriber you qualify for Preferred Customer pricing of $59.95/bottle, a 15% savings off the regular retail rate of $70….plus we'll throw in free shipping upon release in August (or complimentary Summer Cellar storage until cooler Fall temperatures). To take advantage of this special pricing click on the private link below. P.S. For special 'insider' access to rare Magnums, Double Magnums, and Jeroboams contact your Porthos Wine Concierge directly or email info@porthos.com.

Silver Oak Alexander Valley 2007
Regular Retail Price: $70/bottle
Preferred Member Price: $59.95
Pre-release pricing includes free shipping or complimentary summer storage on 6 or more bottles

Porthos Tasting Notes
(7/13/2011) The deliciously bold new 2007 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignons reveals impressive layers of sultry, dark fruit flavors seamlessly balanced across a seductively smooth texture that is GUARANTEED to thrill avid Silver Oak collectors tonight (after decanting ½ hour) and anytime over the next 5 – 7 years, peaking around 2017 in our estimate. Launching with trademark aromas of new American oak and dark cocoa, this sensuous new vintage delivers flavors that include tobacco, spicy nutmeg, plum, blackberry, and cassis that should blossom over the next decade. The bold finish reveals hints of creamy vanilla and mocha.

Winemaker Tasting Notes
Our 2007 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a profound, fruit-driven wine from a great California vintage. It has a dark ruby color with a purple edge and an inviting nose of ripe black plum, blackberry, baking spices and soy sauce. On the palate, the wine is rich and full, reminiscent of the flavors of a berry cobbler. It has a long, fruity finish with fine grained tannins, and is a testament to exquisite ripeness at moderate alcohol. With proper cellaring, this wine should give drinking pleasure through 2031.

Vintage Description
The 2007 vintage had an unusual combination of a light crop and a cool summer which resulted in great concentration and mature flavors and tannins at moderate alcohol. The season started cool and dry with less than an inch of rain in January. The dry weather continued into spring and the dry soils induced early budbreak and bloom. Fruit set was light and berries were small: crop levels were 15% to 20% below normal. Summer weather was mild with temperatures rarely exceeding 90˚F. Continued dry weather, a warm spell in early August and a Labor Day heat wave were the catalysts for achieving perfect maturity. The small berries and long, slow ripening resulted in extraordinary wines.