Thursday, July 10th
Silver Oak Wine Dinner at Pastas Trattoria in Pleasanton, CA
Join us to dive deep into the history, winemaking, and flavor profiles of Silver Oak and Twomey wines during this guided tasting with hosts Matt Duncan and Curtis Mann.
Each wine will be expertly paired with a special five-course Italian tasting menu created by Pastas Trattoria's chef.
Thursday, July 10th 6:30-8:30pm at 405 Main Street, Pleasanton, California
Call (925) 417-2222 to book your seat today!
Sliver Oak Winery
Founded in 1972 by Ray Duncan and Justin Meyer, Silver Oak is renowned for its exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon wines produced in Napa Valley and Alexander Valley. This family-owned winery is celebrated for its distinctive American oak-aged style and commitment to sustainability, with both of its facilities being LEED-certified. For over 50 years, Silver Oak has been dedicated to crafting delicious, food-friendly wines that bring joy to wine enthusiasts around the world.
Silver Oak has also developed new brands that push their understanding of American wines through a thriving culture of innovation and sustainability. Their focus on culture is only matched by an obsession with customer service and continued improvement at every level, from the vineyard to your glass. Based in Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Anderson Valley and Willamette Valley, their family of brands includes Twomey, Ovid Napa Valley and Timeless Napa Valley.
Pastas Trattoria Food Pairing
First Course
Assorted Italian Appetizers
Twomey Napa-Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Second Course
Butter Poached Mexican Prawn Salad, Cashews, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Champagne Dressing
Prince Hill Vineyards Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2022
Third Course
Seared Ahi Tuna with Mushroom Risotto
Twomey Russian River Pinot Noir 2022
Fourth Course
Grilled Filet Mignon with Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Vegetables
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Dessert
Primrose Bakery Double Chocolate Blackberry Cake
Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Matt Duncan
Matt is a 3rd generation vintner from the family of Silver Oak and its Western Sales Director. Matt has spent over 10 years at the winery working alongside his father and sister to help keep this family business running. He will be able to share details about how each wine was made, insight about the vintage, and the family history behind Silver Oak.
Curtis Mann, MW
Curtis is one of fewer than 100 Masters of Wine in the US – the highest certification for someone working in wine retail. More people have gone into space than have passed this difficult exam. He oversees assortment for Vine & Cellar and leads the wine & spirits team at Safeway. He will share his approach to assessing wines and his tasting notes for these storied wines.
