Silver Oak
Echoes of Exceptionality
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Auction 28 | Lot No. 54
Vintage: 2022
Silver Oak
Echoes of Exceptionality
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
20 cases produced
Highlights
- Sustainably farmed and produced by the Duncan family of Silver Oak
- Aging for 24 months in American oak barrels from our cooperage, The Oak, in Higbee, Missouri
- Cabernet Sauvignon fruit selected for this lot is primarily from one block at Soda Canyon Ranch
- Volcanic soils at Soda Canyon Ranch produced the majority of the fruit for this one-of-a-kind wine
Description
Ideal for the heat-loving Bordeaux varieties planted, the volcanic soils at Soda Canyon Ranch produced the majority of the Cabernet Sauvignon variety for this one-of-a-kind wine. Put into context, the fruit from this very site has also created the layered flavors and complexity of the Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon for more than two decades. Not only that, but the Duncan family of Silver Oak also launched its first brand in 20 years, an eponymous single-vineyard wine called Timeless Napa Valley, in part because the site is that exceptional. With notes of bramble, cherry and vanilla, this special bottling is a balanced wine sure to delight any oenophile. Its creamy palate is representative of an impactful vintage marked by an abundance of flavor and concentration.
Wine Facts
- Sustainably produced
Laura Oskwarek
Winemaker, Silver Oak
Laura has worked at Silver Oak Napa Valley since 2009, and over the last decade, she has played a critical role in improving analytical protocols, creating quality control methodologies and streamlining operations. No detail escapes Laura’s attention, from crush to bottling, and even how our wines are shipped around the world to arrive in perfect condition.
Originally from Connecticut, Laura performed her undergraduate studies at Simmons College in Boston where she earned degrees in Biology and Chemistry and developed a scientific focus on microbiology, culminating in her thesis on cross contamination in conjunction with Proctor & Gamble.
Laura thought her focus on microbiology would lead her to a career in medicine, but her life would soon take a different path. While continuing her medical education in Denmark, Laura fell in love with “the warmth and bonding that happened at home and the dinner table over a bottle of wine.” Immediately upon her return, Laura enrolled in the Enology and Viticulture program at the University of California at Davis, and the rest is history.
Outside of harvest, Laura considers December through February to be her most critical time of the year. It is during this time, with Silver Oak VP of Winegrowing Nate Weis, the team crafts the Silver Oak Napa Valley blend. Silver Oak wines are blended before barreling, and as many as 180 permutations of the blend are evaluated before settling on the final decision.
While winemaking is cyclical, it is the diversity and creative space that Laura cites as her favorite reasons for working at Silver Oak. “Winemaking isn’t a one person show,” says Laura. “And the team you’re surrounded by matters as much as the grapes—the variety of experiences, ideas and diverse backgrounds—is what helps us push our craft to the fullest extent.”
Laura resides in the Napa Valley with her husband Phil and their two young daughters.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
“Winemaking isn’t a one person show,” says Laura. “And it’s the people who matter as much as the grapes—the variety of experiences, ideas and diverse backgrounds—is what helps us push our craft to the fullest extent.”
Winery Distribution
Silver Oak is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Silver Oak Contact: Lauren Bucher
Domestic:
- Alabama ( International Wines, Inc. )
- Alaska ( RNDC/Young's/K&L )
- Arizona ( Breakthru Beverage )
- Arkansas ( SGWS )
- California ( Breakthru Beverage )
- Colorado ( Breakthru Beverage )
- Connecticut ( Worldwide Wines )
- Connecticut ( Connecticut Distributors )
- Delaware ( Breakthru Beverage )
- Florida ( RNDC )
- Georgia ( United Distributors )
- Hawaii ( SGWS )
- Idaho ( RNDC/Young's )
- Illinois ( Heritage Wine Cellars )
- Indiana ( RNDC )
- Iowa ( SGWS )
- Kansas ( Standard Beverage Corporation )
- Kentucky ( RNDC )
- Louisiana ( RNDC )
- Maine ( Nappi Distributors )
- Maine ( Pine State Trading )
- Maryland ( RNDC )
- Massachusetts ( Martignetti )
- Michigan ( Great Lakes Wines & Spirits )
- Minnesota ( SGWS )
- Mississippi ( RNDC )
- Missouri ( Breakthru Beverage )
- Montana ( Briggs Distributing Company )
- Montana ( Bronken's Distributing )
- Montana ( RNDC/Young's )
- Montana ( Intermountain Distributing Company )
- Montana ( Summit Beverage )
- Nebraska ( RNDC )
- Nevada ( Breakthru Beverage )
- New Hampshire ( Martignetti )
- New Jersey ( Opici )
- New Mexico ( RNDC )
- New York ( Empire Merchants )
- North Carolina ( Johnson Brothers )
- North Carolina ( American Premium Beverage )
- North Dakota ( RNDC )
- Ohio ( Vintage Wine Distributor )
- Oklahoma ( RNDC )
- Oregon ( RNDC/Young's )
- Pennsylvania ( Breakthru Beverage )
- Rhode Island ( Martignetti )
- South Carolina ( RNDC )
- South Dakota ( RNDC )
- Tennessee ( Athens Distributing Company )
- Tennessee ( Best Brands, Inc. )
- Tennessee ( Empire Distributors of TN )
- Tennessee ( SGWS )
- Texas ( RNDC )
- Utah ( RNDC )
- Vermont ( Calmont Beverage Company )
- Virginia ( RNDC )
- Washington ( RNDC/Young's )
- West Virginia ( Winebow )
- Wisconsin ( General Beverage )
- Wyoming ( Young's )
International:
- Canada - Alberta ( Marram )
- Canada - British Columbia ( Vintage Corks )
- Canada - Ontario ( Halpern )
- Canada - Quebec ( Onivino )
- Czech Republic ( Cal Wine )
- Denmark ( Laudrup )
- Finland ( Vinetum )
- Greece ( Cordis )
- Ireland ( O’Briens )
- Italy ( Ghilardi Selezioni )
- Macau ( Ponti Trading )
- New Zealand ( Planet )
- Norway ( Vinetum )
- Puerto Rico ( Plaza Cellars )
- South Korea ( Hitejinro )
- Taiwan ( Sergio Valente )
- United Arab Emirates ( MMI )
- United Kingdom ( The Wine Treasury )
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