Originally Posted by
dr freeze
Of course, its very vintage and bottle dependent. I must admit that I gave up on silver oak about 10 years ago. I have some spottswoode from 94-95 that is probably peaking and should be consumed.
If you could rec a recent vintage of silver oak for me to try again I would.
I had a 95 Spottswoode six months ago over dinner at Auberge du Soleil. It was spectacular. Among the best wines I've ever had. I'll be having another this weekend, though not sure which vintage. Yum.
I had the '01 Napa Silver Oak a couple of months ago. Even at the tender age of not quite 6 years, it was delicious. Certainly worth cellaring for several more years. I had the '02 with a creole meal in New Orleans three months ago. It was underwhelming with the food. But once we'd finished the food and lingered over the wine by itself, it improved remarkably. Don't know what was wrong with the pairing I selected. It should have been fine. Maybe it was a funny bottle.
I know a lot of folks think Silver Oak has gone downhill of late. As I don't have anything older to compare it to, I can't make that call. And I don't doubt those who have come to that conclusion. I'm just sayin' I like the wine.