Caldwell 2011 Silver Red (Napa Valley)

Country: US / California
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Winery: Caldwell / Silver

Caldwell managed to wrest plenty of blackberry and cherry fruit into this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend, even though the vintage was a tough one. The wine, aged in 80% new French oak, is elaborate and opulent, but the tannins are strong, giving the palate a lockdown astringency. It should age well though and your window of drinking begins in 2019.