Silver Oak Cellars
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
"NaSoCaRa"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 16 | Lot No. 40
Vintage: 2010
Silver Oak Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
20 cases produced
Description
Our philosophy is to source fruit from our vineyards and independent growers with whom we have strong relationships, so that we have the best of the best year after year.
However, when we tasted the 2010 wine from our Navone Vineyard, we knew we had found our Premiere Napa Valley wine. Navone has been a staple for more than 30 years, and on this occasion, we wanted it to stand out on its own. True to our style, we blended the Navone with Merlot (22%) and Cabernet Franc (3%) from our Soda Canyon Ranch Vineyard. The fact that these two vineyards complement each other so well is undeniable, so we had to make two different wines. The same vineyards are used in this year's Twomey Lot: SoCaRaNa.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.76000
- Wine is unfiltered
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
Daniel Baron
Winemaker, Silver Oak Cellars
I began working in the vineyards of Knights Valley for John Rolleri in 1971. In 1975, I enrolled at UC Davis and completed my Bachelors and Masters degrees under grape geneticist Harold Olmo. I moved to Anderson Valley in 1978 where I worked as vineyard manager and assistant winemaker at Navarro Vineyards. In 1981, I decided to fulfill my dream to work in Bordeaux. When my first opportunity didn’t pan out as expected, I stayed in France, traveling to many wine regions and working in seven different chateaux throughout the Bordeaux region during the 1981 harvest. I became fluent in the language and learned the business and social customs. In France, you don’t do business until you share a meal. That made a big impression on me.
A chance meeting with Christian Moueix led to a one-year internship at the Chateau Petrus in Pomerol, and there I was befriended by winemaker Jean-Claude Berrouet, cellarmaster Jean Veyssiere and his son Francois. They taught me about wine as a part of culture and how history, quality and tradition are intertwined with the practical aspects of winemaking. After the 1982 vintage, Christian Moueix put me in charge of his new winery in Napa Valley, Dominus Estate.
I worked at Dominus from 1982 to 1994, rising to general manager, when a quirky newspaper ad placed by Justin Meyer of Silver Oak Cellars caught my attention. Justin was looking to name his succesor. We hit it off immediately, and although I wasn’t sure about leaving Dominus, Justin wouldn’t take no for an answer. I worked side by side with Justin until his retirement in 2001.
Justin instilled in me both pride in what Silver Oak had accomplished and the humility to realize that there is always room to improve. He constantly searched for ways to raise quality, and that’s become one of our core values at Silver Oak.
Country born: United States
Education: Bachelor of Science, Plant Science Major, UC Davis graduation with Highest Honors, 1976 Master of Science in Horticulture, UC Davis, 1981
Mentors: John Rolleri, Chateau Montelena;
Dr. Harold Olmo, UC Davis;
Ted Bennett, Navarro Vineyards;
Christiane Moueix, Jean-Claude Berrouet, Michel Gillet, Jean and Francois Veyssiere, Ets JP Moueix;
Justin Meyer, Silver Oak Cellars
Years in the wine industry: years
Honors / Awards:
Citation for Outstanding Performance, Plant Science Major, 1976
Department Citation for Outstanding Undergraduate Accomplishment in Viticulture and Enology, 1976
Board Member, American Society of Enology
President, Napa Valley Wine Technical Group
Winemaking Philosophy:
To me, wine has always been more than something to drink. My family’s love and appreciation of good food, the time I’ve spent in France and the many mentors I've had along the way have led me to an appreciation of the role wine plays in daily life as well as history and culture. To me, creating wine is one of the ways people preserve civilization.
Daniel Baron
Winemaker, Silver Oak Cellars
I began working in the vineyards of Knights Valley for John Rolleri in 1971. In 1975, I enrolled at UC Davis and completed my Bachelors and Masters degrees under grape geneticist Harold Olmo. I moved to Anderson Valley in 1978, where I worked as vineyard manager and assistant winemaker at Navarro Vineyards. In 1981, I decided to fulfill my dream to work in Bordeaux. When my first opportunity didn’t pan out as expected, I stayed in France, traveling to many wine regions and working in seven different chateaux throughout the Bordeaux region during the 1981 harvest. I became fluent in the language and learned the business and social customs. In France, you don’t do business until you share a meal. That made a big impression on me.
A chance meeting with Christian Moueix led to a one-year internship at the Chateau Petrus in Pomerol, and there I was befriended by winemaker Jean-Claude Berrouet, cellarmaster Jean Veyssiere and his son Francois. They taught me about wine as a part of culture and how history, quality and tradition are intertwined with the practical aspects of winemaking. After the 1982 vintage, Christian Moueix put me in charge of his new winery in Napa Valley, Dominus Estate.
I worked at Dominus from 1982 to 1994, rising to general manager, when a quirky newspaper ad placed by Justin Meyer of Silver Oak Cellars caught my attention. Justin was looking to name his succesor. We hit it off immediately, and although I wasn’t sure about leaving Dominus, Justin wouldn’t take no for an answer. I worked side by side with Justin until his retirement in 2001. Justin instilled in me both pride in what Silver Oak had accomplished and the humility to realize that there is always room to improve. He constantly searched for ways to raise quality, and that’s become one of our core values at Silver Oak.
Country born: United States
Education: Bachelor of Science, Plant Science Major, UC Davis graduation with Highest Honors, 1976 Master of Science in Horticulture, UC Davis, 1981
Mentors: John Rolleri, Chateau Montelena;
Dr. Harold Olmo, UC Davis;
Ted Bennett, Navarro Vineyards;
Christiane Moueix, Jean-Claude Berrouet, Michel Gillet, Jean and Francois Veyssiere, Ets JP Moueix;
Justin Meyer, Silver Oak Cellars
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Honors / Awards:
Citation for Outstanding Performance, Plant Science Major, 1976
Department Citation for Outstanding Undergraduate Accomplishment in Viticulture and Enology, 1976
Board Member, American Society of Enology
President, Napa Valley Wine Technical Group
Winemaking Philosophy:
To me, wine has always been more than something to drink. My family’s love and appreciation of good food, the time I’ve spent in France and the many mentors I've had along the way have led me to an appreciation of the role wine plays in daily life, as well as history and culture. To me, creating wine is one of the ways people preserve civilization.
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| Spoto Wines | 2011 | Red Wine | Oakville | Private Reserve Cuvée | 17 (2013) |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Dream Hill | 16 (2012) |
| Darioush | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Duckhorn Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Three Palms Vineyard | 16 (2012) |
| Far Niente | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Martin Stelling Vineyard | 16 (2012) |
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| Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | XL | 16 (2012) |
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| Beringer Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) | |
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| Terlato Family Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Tête de Cuvee | 15 (2011) |
| Truchard Vineyards | 2010 | Red Wine | Los Carneros | Sal's Selection | 15 (2011) |
| Beringer Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Mountain to Valley | 14 (2010) |
| CADE Estate Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 14 (2010) | |
| Coho | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | SummitVine Ranch Upper Block | 14 (2010) |
| Darioush | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Duckhorn Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Three Palms Vineyard | 14 (2010) |
| Etude | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Vine Hill Ranch | 14 (2010) |
| Hourglass | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 36-24-36 | 14 (2010) |
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| Larkmead Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Martin Estate | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Premiere Row | 14 (2010) |
| Sodaro Estate Winery | 2008 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Hudson Vineyards | 2007 | Red Wine | Los Carneros | Pick Up Sticks | 13 (2009) |
| J. Davies Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Tierra Roja Block, Diamond Mountain District | 13 (2009) |
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| XTANT | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
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| Coho | 2006 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Michael Black Vineyard | 12 (2008) |
| Hartwell Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Highland Cuvee | 12 (2008) |
| Hourglass | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 36-24-36 | 12 (2008) |
| John Anthony Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bordeaux Blend | 12 (2008) |
| Reynolds Family Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 12 (2008) | |
| Rocca Family Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| Rombauer Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Proprietors Diamond Selection | 12 (2008) |
| Round Pond Estate | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 12 (2008) | |
| RUDD | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 12 (2008) | |
| Saintsbury | 2007 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Brown Ranch | 12 (2008) |
| Bighorn Cellars | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bill's & Dick's Broken Rock Barrel | 11 (2007) |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Alpine Vineyard | 11 (2007) |
| Saintsbury | 2006 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Brown Ranch | 11 (2007) |
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| Beringer Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Ridge to Ridge | 10 (2006) |
| Bighorn Cellars | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | BILL'S BARREL BROKEN ROCK BLOCK | 10 (2006) |
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| Girard Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 10 (2006) | |
| Saintsbury | 2005 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Brown Ranch, Pommard Clone | 10 (2006) |
| BOND | 2003 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Clos Du Val | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 9 (2005) | |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 9 (2005) | |
| Nickel and Nickel | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 9 (2005) | |
| Saintsbury | 2004 | PINOT NOIR | Los Carneros | 9 (2005) | |
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| Del Dotto Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 2001 Del Dotto 36/36 Cabernet | 8 (2004) |
| Juslyn Vineyards | 2002 | 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | 8 (2004) | |
| Kathryn Hall Vineyards | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Sacrashe Vineyard | 8 (2004) |
| Lewis Cellars | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere Cuvee | 8 (2004) |
| Marston Family Vineyard | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | A Menasco Memory | 8 (2004) |
| Mount Veeder Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 8 (2004) | |
| Napa Wine Company | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Rockcairn Vineyard | 8 (2004) |
| Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery | 2002 | Petit Verdot/Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Black and Blue | 8 (2004) |
| Paoletti Estates Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Lilia's Special Cuvee | 8 (2004) |
| Artesa Winery | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bookends Blend | 4 (2000) |
| Corison Winery | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Kronos Vineyard, Cordon | 4 (2000) |
| David Arthur Vineyards | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | General Rutherford's Red | 4 (2000) |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 1998 | Syrah (70%), Insignia (Cabernet Sauvignon 24%%, Merlot 6%) | Napa Valley | 4 (2000) | |
| Pine Ridge Vineyards | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Domeniconi Reserve | 4 (2000) |
| Swanson Vineyards | 1998 | Table Wine | Napa Valley | LaTiDa | 4 (2000) |
| Cardinale | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon Blend | Napa Valley | 3 (1999) | |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) | Stags Leap District | Reserve | 3 (1999) |
| Domaine Charbay Winery and Distillery | Distillers' Port | Napa Valley | Single-Barrel Release | 3 (1999) | |
| S. Anderson Vineyard | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Premiere Reserve Richard Chambers Vineyard | 3 (1999) |
Winery Distribution
Silver Oak Cellars is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
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)