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Silenus Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Wine Review

Silenus Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Silenus Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $99.95

Drink: 2016-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Silenus

Agent: Terroir Wine Imports

Natalie's Score: 90/100

A classic Californian cabernet with aromas of mocha and dark chocolate from oak aging, followed by fleshy blackberries and some warmth from the high alcohol. Full-bodied, layered and intense. Decant this baby for 2 hours then pair with rare filet mignon.

Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb Bolognese, grilled New York strip loin, hard cheese, braised pork shanks, veal chops.

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This Silenus Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 was reviewed on July 25, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

More Vintages: 2016  2015  2013 

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Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 94/100 with the following review:

A sensuous opaque dark ruby red Cab Sauv from California's Napa Valley with a fragrant nose of ripe strawberries and a hint of mint. The yummy palate gives ripe strawberry jam, mint, slight vegetal nuances, milk chocolate, a touch of fennel and vanilla. Wonderfully balanced, silky mouthfeel and a long strawberry jam finish. Wow!
In Greek mythology Silenus is the mentor and faithful companion to Dionysus, the god of wine. The image on this bottle label is a "thyrsus" a fennel staff topped with a pinecone dipped in honey used during harvest celebrations. - Community Wine Reviews

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