Silenus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Tyros 2017

90 points Wine Spectator: "[$35 list] Quite bold and ripe, this teeters a bit, with a prune note amid the cherry, raspberry and plum confiture flavors. Features pretty spice accents, a relatively silky feel and a lingering mesquite element for added range. For fans of the style. Drink now through 2028. (2020)"

90 points and 'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "This is an enjoyable and approachable Cabernet that is blended with 23% Merlot. Black cherry, cassis and mocha highlight a soft, supple palate. It has a hint of dried herb on the finish. Alcohol 14.5%. (May 2020)"

Producer notes: "[$35 list] 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot. Our Tyros Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep ruby red color with beautiful garnet tones reaching the rim. The nose introduces rich flavors of perfectly ripened plum, black cherries and playful notes of Tahitian vanilla bean. True to its classic Napa style, the palate is dominated by its fruit forward personality with secondary tones of bay leaf, dried rose petals and toasty oak lingering on its velvety long finish. Alcohol 14.5%."