Silver Oak Cellars

When Raymond T. Duncan first visited Napa Valley, he was taken by its rugged beauty. In the 1970s, he began to buy land in both Napa and Alexander Valleys with the goal of planting vineyards. But with no viticulture expertise and his home and business in Colorado, he approached Justin Meyer and asked him to plant and manage the vineyards. Then working at Christian Brothers, Justin agreed, under one condition: in addition to managing the vineyards, he wanted to create a winery that would forever raise the standards of California wine. The year was 1972, and Silver Oak Cellars began.