The wine showed a dark ruby almost opaque color. Blackberry, cassis, raspberry, loamy earth, plum, vanilla, smoke and whiffs of oak & eucalyptus arrived on a deep and complex nose. ...

95 points: Blackberries, blueberries, mushrooms and licorice. Hints of mint. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a savory finish. Balanced and fine. Drink or hold. ...

95 points: Vibrant aromas of blueberries and blackcurrants follow through to a full body, a tight and dense center palate and a long and silky finish. So beautiful. Polished and refined. Drink in 2020. ...

93 points: A very firm and silky red with plum and blackberry character. Chocolate and spice undertones. Medium to full body and fine and polished tannins. Lovely finish. Beautiful. Drink or hold. ...

Silverado Vineyards 2016 Sangiovese Rosato Napa Valley ($25) is for fans of intensely flavored rosés. This one has a deeper medium pink color. ...

Tune in for Top Winemaker and 28-year veteran Jon Emmerich as he discusses his many harvests at Silverado Vineyards. Watch a captivating video on the history of the property, the owner’s– The Millers– and their philosophy of winemaking. ...