NAPA VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY – Napa Valley Youth Symphony Holiday Auction 2022
Auction Ends: Dec 18, 2022 10:00 PM PST

Wine

Silenus Napa Oak Knoll variety half case

Item Number
110
Estimated Value
285 USD
Opening Bid
150 USD  -  Item Has a Reserve

Item Description

The Oak Knoll District is one of the most diverse growing regions in the Napa Valley. The close proximity to the San Pablo Bay provides the fruit with warm days and cool nights. It has a perfect convergence of growing conditions, the mildest climate in the Napa Valley, alluvial fan soils that provide the right balance of nutrients and stress, and the longest growing season, about 8 months, that results in full and complex flavor development in the grapes. Silenus’ estate vineyard is located on the alluvial fan soils and is bounded on the North by Dry Creek. This location allows a touch more warmth than other areas of OKD. The result is a lush, balanced and profound wine.

Our 2019 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep ruby color with bright aromas of black cherries, red plum and hints of dark rose petals and vanilla spice. The wine is elegant and balanced with rich flavors of pomegranate, plum and deeply ripened wild berries followed by lingering notes of French oak and soft, supple tannins. The finish is lush, silky and smooth while maintaining its balanced red fruit and soft tannins to the very end. This is a youthful yet classically well-balanced Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon that can be enjoyed and appreciated now but will continue to carry on and mature throughout the next 10-15 years.

Also includes: 

2019 Cabernet Franc

2019 Zinfandel

2019 Merlot

Our 2019 Oak Knoll District Merlot is a dep garnet color with bright aromas of Bing cherry, red plum and sweet oak. The wine is full bodied and nicely balanced with flavors of plum jam, brambly fruit and hints of strawberry and mocha all while maintaining soft and delicate tannins. The finish is very long and silky with reverberating flavors of Bing cherry and toasted vanilla. This is an enjoyable wine to drink on its own but is also extremely food friendly served alongside a pancetta crusted porkchop or a Bolognese pasta.

2021 Pinot Noir

2021 Rose