2002 Silverado, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Dark garnet color. Nose has aromas of cherry, chassis, currents and oak. Big flavors of red cherry, currents and chassis, moderate acid, softer tannins, and a long fruity finish. While this is a big, fruity wine, at this point the 2002 does not seem quite as big as the 2001. List price is $40. My rating is 87.

According to the notes from the winery it is 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. The vineyards used are 50% is from the estate Stags leap vineyard, 35% is from the estate Mt. George Vineyards, 5% from the estate Haystack vineyard, and the remaining 10% is from other non-estate vineyards.