Silver Oak/Twomey Dinner at Forbes Mill Steakhouse

Silver Oak

Each of their two estates - one in Napa Valley and the other in Alexander Valley - is dedicated to producing a single wine. These two Cabernet Sauvignons consistently reflect the very best of their appellations.
The estate vineyards are ideally situated to provide optimal growing conditions for our Cabernet Sauvignon. They also work closely with top independent growers throughout the Napa and Alexander Valleys to ensure a reliable source of excellent fruit.
Once the grapes have been harvested and fermented, their winemaker, Daniel Baron, meticulously assesses each lot, selecting only those that complement one another and enhance the final blend. By creating this blend prior to barreling, they achieve a balance of the wine's natural elements before they are influenced by oak. Next, the blend is transferred to American oak barrels, whose character complements their expressive, fruit-forward wines. An extended aging process - first in barrel, then in bottle - yields the luxurious, well-rounded flavors that define Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon.

Twomey

Ray Duncan and his four sons founded Twomey Cellars in 1999 with the same philosophy that Ray and Justin Meyer established for Silver Oak: create food-friendly wine that is deliciously drinkable upon release. With Twomey, however, they apply that philosophy to varietals other than Cabernet Sauvignon, the flagship of Silver Oak. They combine winemaking experience with a spirit of innovation, enabling them to work with different varietals, winemaking techniques and some of the best vineyard sites in California.