“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. ...

I continue to like the trend toward more acid and less intervention in Chardonnay that I'm tasting lately and this new offering from winemaker Jonathan Emmerich gets right to the crisp and creamy goodness that I'm looking for. Apple, lemon and classy spice notes ride vibrant acidity through a long, blossoming finish. There's plenty of weight and body to serve this with salmon or seared Ahi tuna. Well done! 93 ...