1984 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (Scuffed label, Signs Past Seepage, Writing on capsule)

More classic than the herb and olive-tinged Alexander Valley Cabernet, and not the least bit controversial such as the Bonny's Vineyard, the dark-colored, cassis, vanillin, and smoky-scented Napa cuvee possesses wonderfully rich, full-bodied flavors, underlying, unobtrusive tannin, and oodles of rich, creamy fruit. It is a lavishly rich, boldly-oaked Cabernet Sauvignon that admirably defines the 'All American' style sought by winemaker/proprietor Justin Meyer. (RP)