It may be surprising given the vintage, but James Suckling just rated the 2017 Silver Oak Napa Cabernet the best of all time, at 96 points, calling it “a big upgrade to such a popular, premium Cabernet from Napa.”
He said:
This is a big upgrade in finesse and clarity to such a popular, premium cabernet from Napa. It shows lots of blackberry, tar, cedar and oak-tree aromas that follow through to a full yet toned palate of fine, integrated tannins and a vivid finish. Owner David Duncan explained that the American oak they use in the wine for aging now comes 100% from their own barrel-making facilities, which tones down the vanilla character in the wine. Really impressive and delicious. It’s a joy to drink now, but can age. Drink or hold.