Silver Oak Napa Valley is a winery located in the Napa Valley region of California, known for producing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Founded in 1972 by Ray Duncan and Justin Meyer, Silver Oak has a long and storied history in the world of wine.
The founders of Silver Oak were inspired by the great Bordeaux wines of France and set out to create a similar style of wine in California. They believed that the Napa Valley had the potential to produce world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, and set about finding the perfect vineyards to grow their grapes.
Today, Silver Oak sources its grapes from two main vineyards: the Alexander Valley vineyard in Sonoma County, and the Napa Valley vineyard in Napa County. Both vineyards are known for their ideal growing conditions, with the Alexander Valley vineyard producing grapes with more structured tannins and the Napa Valley vineyard producing grapes with more fruit-forward flavors.
In terms of grape varieties, Silver Oak is primarily focused on Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery also produces a small amount of Merlot, which is used in its limited-edition “Twelve” wine, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Once the grapes are harvested, they are taken to the winery for fermentation and aging. Silver Oak uses a combination of traditional wine making techniques and modern technology to produce its wines. The winery uses small, open-top fermenters to allow for maximum contact between the grapes and the skins, which helps to extract maximum flavor and tannins. The wines are then aged in oak barrels, which helps to round out the flavors and add complexity.
Silver Oak is known for its commitment to sustainability, and has implemented a number of eco-friendly practices at its winery. These include the use of solar panels to power the winery, a recycling program, and the use of natural pest control methods. These efforts have earned Silver Oak a “Green Business” certification from the Napa County Green Business Program.
Visitors to Silver Oak Napa Valley can tour the winery and taste its wines at the tasting room. The winery also offers a range of wine-related experiences, including food and wine pairing classes and vineyard tours.
Overall, Silver Oak Napa Valley is a top destination for wine lovers visiting the Napa Valley region. Its commitment to sustainability, along with its focus on high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon wines and its use of traditional wine making techniques, make it a must-visit for anyone interested in the world of wine.
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Douglas Fresh
a month agoSilver Oak is a must hit spot. The wine is always good. I'm definitely a fan of the Napa valley but the Alexander valley is just as refreshing. I will be doing a revisit for the wine but also the food pairing. Shout-out to Quinn for the tour and tasting experience, phenomenal job!
Akash Patel
a month agoGreat experience - wine was fantastic and the service was excellent. 100% recommend and if I am in Napa I will be back!
Nathalie Herbst
3 weeks agoI can't say enough great things about Silver Oak Alexander Valley cab and the staff. First off, we have problems with FedEx in our location, so delivery is very iffy. On 2 occasions I have had to call Silver Oak about the delivery. There are not enough super positive things I can't say about Ann and Ava, who have assisted me. They listen and make the calls that are necessary to get the wine delivered. Then you add to the great customer service with the outstanding wine. Perfection! I have been getting Alexander Valley cab for over 40 years and still enjoy the first sip I take each time I open a bottle. It brings back great memories of special occasions. Keep it up. Customer for life!
Shilpi Patel
10 months agoWe had no expectations and walked out with an amazing and memorable experience! It was an instant connection with David who was our wine sommelier or wine steward. He shared his extensive knowledge about the wines at Silver Oak, the making, the region, and much more. Additionally, we were happy to know that the top leadership nurtures the growth of all employees, and takes the time to get to know them. We were touched by this, and our huge round of applause to David Duncan for taking the opportunity to greet and meet his employees. David, is a humble and insightful gentleman with a wonderful disposition and is grateful and appreciative of the opportunities at Silver Oak. Jodie, the manager, I hope I spelled her name correctly, it was an honor to meet her. She too was a delightful person. Truly, she too sets the tone and a feeling of family with the team at SO.
Tim Moreno
3 weeks agoLove the wine- the winery, not so much. What a terrible experience we had. Arrived at 3:55p only to be told that they close promptly at 5p and would not serve us…there was a very nice young lady that tried to be accommodating only to be detailed by the manager who was rude and trite. From the exhausted sigh to her rude tone, the counter manager could not have been more dismissive. We were shocked having been to pairing events and meeting with the rep who shared that we would have an enchanting visit should we go to the winery in Napa. Never again….we love the cab, you can have the winery. Sincerely Disenchanted