Our Approach

Silver Oak’s unwavering focus on making exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon enables us to continually improve and refine our craft.

Each of our 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.

Our estate vineyards are ideally situated to provide optimal growing conditions for our Cabernet Sauvignon. We 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, our 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, we 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 our 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.

“Each of our vineyards yields grapes with different characteristics. It’s the mix of these qualities that makes Silver Oak so distinctive and appealing.”

~Christiane Schleussner, Assistant Winemaker