2020 Silver Palm - North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

北岸風格、力道十足，性價比高的一瓶赤霞珠代表。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 成熟黑果為主體 + 控制得宜的橡木陳釀 -> 立即可飲，果味厚實但不笨重。
2) 結構明確的單寧與平衡酸度 -> 現喝也有架構，醒酒後層次更豐富。
3) 來自 North Coast 的穩定產區 -> 每一瓶都能呈現典型加州陽光與成熟度。

【侍酒師私房筆記】打開時先聞到黑莓、黑醋栗，背後有雪松、煙草與淡淡香草橡木。入口是厚實的果核味和一絲黑巧克力，單寧扎實但磨得順，尾段帶黑胡椒的刺激感。建議醒 45–75 分鐘，會讓果味更飽滿、單寧柔順些。

【場景化配餐指南】週末烤牛排、朋友小聚的燒烤台、或家常的紅燒牛肉都很搭；遇上帶香料的燒腩或陳年芝士也是絕配。適合想要大杯過癮但不想花大錢的人。

【降維打擊對比】比起名牌 Napa 價位，這瓶給你同樣方向的果實力道與橡木調性，卻更親民、更適合每天上桌的飲用習慣。

A confident North Coast Cabernet that delivers ripe dark fruit and structured tannins at exceptional value.

【Why choose it?】
1) Ripe, concentrated fruit framed by measured oak -> Immediate appeal: plush dark-fruit flavours without heaviness.
2) Firm tannic backbone and balanced acidity -> Age-worthy structure yet approachable after a short decant.
3) Provenance from North Coast vineyards -> Reliable California ripeness with consistent quality for everyday and special occasions.

【Sommelier’s Notes】On the nose: cassis, blackberry and a thread of cedar and tobacco from careful oak aging. On the palate: dense black-fruit core, vanilla spice, dark chocolate and a peppery finish. Tannins are firm but polished, giving a muscular mid-palate and long close. Best after 45–75 minutes of decanting for the fruit to round and the oak to integrate.

【Occasion / Pairing】Perfect for weekend steak nights, hearty family dinners, or as a crowd-pleasing bottle at small dinner parties. Pairs beautifully with grilled beef, braised short ribs, roast lamb or rich, aged cheeses.

【Competitive Edge】Delivers classic North Coast power and oak nuance at a price point well below prestige Napa labels — a reliable, bottle-by-bottle value for those who want bold style without the premium markup.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant, blackberry, cassis, cedar, vanilla, dark chocolate, tobacco, oak spice, firm tannins, black pepper
• Food Matching: Grilled ribeye or T-bone steak, Braised short ribs or beef stew, Roast lamb with herbs, Barbecue pork ribs with Chinese five-spice, Aged cheddar or hard sheep's cheese
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 100%,

Winery

Silver Palm Wines 以 North Coast 葡萄為主，追求成熟果實與適度橡木的平衡風格。酒莊走親民卻講究穩定品質的路線，適合想要經常飲用又重視風味的人。

Silver Palm Wines crafts approachable, oak-influenced wines from North Coast fruit with an emphasis on ripe, fruit-driven expression and consistent quality across vintages.