Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1995
The 1995 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon earned 95 points from Robert Parker — one of the highest scores of Silver Oak's 1990s run — and it has aged into the wine Parker promised: full-bodied and pure, with layer upon layer of concentrated black fruits, smoke, cedar and toast. A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc bottled at 13.3% ABV, this 750mL bottle shows a saturated dark ruby hue and a nose of sweet cassis, pie crust, dried flowers and chaparral. Order this cellared 1995 Napa Cabernet online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Vintage: 1995 — 95 points, Robert Parker (Wine Advocate)
- ABV: 13.3%
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc
- Aging: ~24 months in American oak plus extended bottle age — the Silver Oak program
- Origin: Napa Valley, California
Parker's 95: The 1995 That Outran 1994
Parker's own note says it plainly: the 1995 "turned out even better than the 1994," with a more saturated ruby/purple color and a more flamboyant, exotic bouquet. What makes this bottle remarkable now is how youthful it still shows — full and giving on the attack, broad across the mid-palate, bright-fruited at the core, and very long on the finish despite structural tannins that were never aggressive. The Napa bottling has always been the weightier sibling in the Silver Oak pair: 100% new American oak, a touch more tannin, a touch more longevity than the Alexander Valley wine. Decanting may be needed for light sediment. See more Cabernet Sauvignon and the Silver Oak collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose: sweet cassis, pie crust, dried flowers, chaparral, smoke. Palate: full and giving, dense core of black fruits, cedar, toast; bright fruit and fine structure. Finish: very long, with structural tannins that stay polite. Parker: "full-bodied and pure, with layer upon layer of concentrated black fruits, smoke, cedar, and toast."
How to Enjoy
Decant 30–60 minutes to separate light sediment and wake the bouquet. Serve at 60–65°F with grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, or a well-aged cheddar — the structure loves fat and protein.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Robert Parker score the 1995 Silver Oak Napa? 95 points, praising its saturated color, exotic bouquet and layered black-fruit purity.
What is the blend of the 1995 Silver Oak Napa Valley? 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc, aged in American oak.
Is the 1995 still good to drink? Yes — it remains remarkably youthful for its age, drinking beautifully now with decanting. It is at or near peak.
Wine lovers across San Diego, CA can buy this 95-point Napa classic online at Del Mesa Liquor.