Eldon Sproule

10

So for those who don’t know, this wine is a collaboration between one of the most famous California winemakers and one of the most famous Bordeaux wine makers (the grapes are from Napa).

The young expression when I first had it 10 years ago was big bold ripe fruit, probably the quintessential Napa cab.

The aged expression had more secondary and tertiary characteristics, terroir, and represented Baron Rothschild in respects of crafting a wine that could grow and develop and express the care that goes into winemaking as opposed to simply growing good fruit.

The young version of it perfectly expresses Mondavi and Napa. The aged version captures the elegance of Bordeaux winemaking and Rothschild’s fingerprints. You cannot fully experience this wine unless you’ve had it young and old. Unbelievable experience tonight. — 4 months ago

Tom Garland

9.3

Decant for sediment (lots of chunky/fine sediment) and pour. A stunning medium ruby red color with little signs of aging. On the nose: big inviting notes of dark fruit/currants, worn leather, herbaceous, smoked meat, funky earth, menthol. Taste: silky, evolved, expressive structure with brambly plum, currants, old leather, dark chocolate, graphite, and a black raspberry-iron-dried herb long finish. YUM! It's what's you want in an aged Napa cab, and glad to have just acquired 3 more bottles. — 7 months ago

with Brenda

Thomas

8.9

This is an A- Nice smooth red with no after bite. Great with a juicy ribeye. — 3 years ago

Will Olner

10

This is my favourite one, nice and smooth, great paired with a fire pit and toasted marshmallows. — 5 years ago

Andrea Watt

9.1

Smooth, rich cherry and smoke. — 7 years ago

Joshua Wiedergänger

9.5

Fucking beautiful. Smooth silky. Thin up front but long complex back of palate finish — 8 years ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.2

Justin’s finest, this vintage is 70 percent Cab, 11 percent Cab Franc, 10 percent Merlot. Black cherry. Smooth from the Merlot and age. August 2025. — 4 months ago

Scott Soren

9.8

This was an absolute treat. At 16 years old, completely vibrant and youthful. Smooth tannins and an abundance of red fruit lead to an amazing experience. — 6 months ago

Erica Gamble

8.9

After breathing, smooth with some body but a little more tart than we prefer for a cab. — 7 months ago

Edward Nelson

9.0

Not sure this is keto being my 2nd bottle@today! Smooth! Bit past? Maybe. Good though. — 2 years ago

Eric McGann

8.9

A great drinking wine on its own- wouldn’t say it flourishes with food. Super dry, big, bold, mouth full. — 4 years ago

Will Shuttleworth

9.5

Silver oak continues to be my favorite wine with its smooth and silky taste. Obviously Alexander valley over Napa. 2008 is also a real treat. — 6 years ago

Duane Kruse

8.9

complex and smooth — 8 years ago

Walter Fahr

9.0

At 9 years old very smooth and nice taste of cherries. paired well with a filet and a variety of red meats. drank in August 2025. — 4 months ago

Bruce Leboff

9.2

Ageing relatively well. Opened up more after two hours. Tannins soft. But present. Colour still rich and vibrant Smooth but just slightly over the hill. Fun to drink. — 5 months ago

with Edel, Michael and 1 other

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

It has been 15 years or so since I’ve had a Silver Oak. Thought I check in. Nothing has changed, every vintage basically tastes the same. It almost like they add flavoring. 🤷‍♂️ One red you could not fool me blind. Short Rib was excellent.

At Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025.

The ticket to this event has a pretty big price tag. But when you consider what a Napa etc. tasting or two and lunch would cost you, you are pretty much there and there is so much more than that. It ends up having great value. It’s wine, spirits and food candy land. — 8 months ago

Eric Stravitz

8.9

Big, jammy, delicious cab. Could benefit from more structure. — 3 years ago

Jennifer Doucette

9.7

Very smooth and not too heavy. I don’t consider myself a Pinot noir person, but I really liked this. — 5 years ago

Pattie Mastro

9.0

Smooth, fruity — 7 years ago