Silverado Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

For some unexplained reason, wines from Silverado Vineyards seem to fly under the radar. Judging from this Cabernet Sauvignon, they shouldn’t. Minerally and dense, it has persistence without being in your face. Not a boisterous fruit bomb, it shows why Napa Valley is renown for Cabernet. Its polished texture makes it easy to enjoy now. A refreshingly slightly bitter, not sweet, finish just reminds you it’s the real deal.