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!
Silver Oak Winery
Silver Oak Cellars was founded in 1972 and is renowned for crafting Cabernet Sauvignon. Fueled by passion and driven by a relentless pursuit of perfection, its meticulously crafted Cabernet Sauvignons are exclusively aged in American Oak, creating wines of elegance, complexity, and consistency. Silver Oak’s wineries in Napa Valley and Alexander Valley are the first production wineries to achieve LEED Platinum certification, underscoring Silver Oak’s leadership in sustainable winemaking. Their commitment to quality and excellence has expanded to other wine varietals and brands across Twomey, OVID Napa Valley, Timeless Napa Valley, and Prince Hill Vineyards, each providing a unique yet consistently exceptional wine experience.
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.
