This superb Cabernet producer has finally released its splendid 1991s. The 1991 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a dark ruby color, a rich, ostentatious, sweet vanillin, herb, and blackcurrant-scented nose, and gobs of rich, herb-tinged, juicy fruit, the opulent texture that Silver Oak routinely obtains. There is plenty of fat, glycerin, and alcohol in the long finish. Both wines are already delicious, and will age gracefully for 12-15 years.

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Lavishly oaked, with an herb and dill edge to the currant and berry fruit. It is a rich and harmonious style, with layers of flavor. Firmly tannic, it can stand cellaring into 1998 to 2000 and still be massive. 35,000 cases made.

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Opened our last 1991 for a special occasion, our 40th wedding anniversary (actually on 7/14 but celebrated on 7/24). May be a little past its prime but still very good and only got better as dinner progressed, a little cherry, chocolate, fruit and if I had to give a number, say 88-90 or so. Still very impressive and can't wait to try the '96 in five years or so.