2001 Silver Oak Cellars, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2 bottles. 
 * Winemaker's Tasting Notes: The 2001 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a vibrant, rich wine with dark, ruby color and an expressive nose of cassis, black cherry, dark chocolate, soy sauce, ginger and sandalwood. It is fruit driven and full-bodied on the palate with a panoply of fruits and spices echoed in its extremely long, complex finish. It will continue to improve until 2023, given proper cellaring.
 * 90-92 points Robert Parker: "The 2001 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignons reveals a saturated ruby/purple color in addition to a lusty, sweet perfume of cassis, spice box, licorice, and lavender. The wine is ripe and medium to full-bodied, with low acidity, abundant glycerin, wood, and alcohol, and admirable texture as well as length. It will be at its finest between 2003-2014." (08/02)