Beat the tourists and plan your next road trip along Napa wine country’s Silverado Trail. See the top 10 wineries to visit en route, selected by Stephen Brook ...

“Let’s face it, wine is just so pleasurable,” said Russell Weis, the president of Silverado Vineyards. “It’s so complex and interesting. It’s an amazing liquid.” Besides that, “It’s a job that’s never done,” Weis added. “That’s what keeps your interest and keeps you thinking.” ...

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Silverado Vineyards was founded in 1981, when there were a fraction of the producers in the Napa Valley that there are now. Over time, as new wineries came on line and everyone ...

Silverado Vineyards has been a landmark in the Napa Valley for us nearly as long as we have been visiting Napa. The winery sits at the top of a knoll above the Silverado Trail ...

Here's a Merlot that was treated like Merlot should be, in larger format barrels that allow the fruit and herb characters to speak clearly without drowning in spice. Blackberry, black cherry, mint and dried herb characteristics are integrated nicely, with complementary spice adding complexity without distracting. This is a great food wine, and it shows the deft hand of Jonathan Emmerich's stewardship. ...