Our Family

The Duncan family: David, Kevin, Sally, Ray, Tim and Mike.

A family business since its inception, Silver Oak is dedicated above all to making exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon.

Raymond Twomey Duncan first came to the Napa Valley in the late 1960s, soon realizing the area’s potential. Within a year, he began purchasing land throughout the Napa and Alexander Valleys. “You should never look at vineyard land in the springtime,” he recalls. “It’s so beautiful you always buy more than you intend to.” With the late Justin Meyer, Ray founded Silver Oak Cellars in 1972 with a single goal: to create a Cabernet Sauvignon that would be deliciously drinkable upon release, yet worthy of cellaring for years to come.

Today, Ray and his family continue to carry that vision forward. Ray’s son Tim began with the company in 1986 and today serves as Executive Vice President, responsible for managing sales and marketing strategy. Ray’s son David serves as the winery’s President, overseeing production and operations. Together, Tim and David strive to sustain the tradition of excellence established by Silver Oak’s founders.