Silver Oak

Key Info

• Iconic. Cult Status. American Wine Institution.

• Established in 1972.

• A standard of California Cabernet.

• One of the top selling wines people order at restaurants.

• Most people think Napa Valley when they hear Silver Oak.

• Silver Oak does make famous Napa Valley Cab.

• It’s important to note that…

• a 1977 Silver Oak, ALEXANDER VALLEY CAB, came out BEFORE the winery ever produced a Napa cabernet.

• Alexander Valley wine makes up the MAJORITY of Silver Oak’s 103,000 case production.

• As of 2018, Silver Oak has a new state-of-the-art winery property on the outskirts of Healdsburg.

• Located in Alexander Valley.

• Open daily from 9:00am-5:00pm.

• Walk-in tastings ok.

• Tasting fee is $20 per person for three pours.

• $10 (of the tasting fee) can be applied towards wine purchase.

• Make an appointment for a $40 seated tasting of four cabs.

• Also be sure to checkout the:

• Food & Wine Pairing Tour

• The Private Tour and Tasting

• The Silver Tour and Taste

• All offer an in depth tasting experience.

• Silver Oak Cabs are food friendly and drinkable upon release.

• I went home with my first over $100 bottle of wine!

• The 2008 Alexander Valley Cabernet blew me away.

• Wines range from $80-$160+

You May Not Know

• Most high-end California wineries use FRENCH OAK barrels.

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