Silverado Vineyards Winery
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Silverado Vineyards is located east of Yountville, California in the Stags Leap District of the Napa Valley. Ron and Diane Miller chose to purchase land with existing vineyards in the mid 1970's after a long time romance with the Valley. Although the Millers' original intention was to only grow grapes, it wasn't long before they had fallen in love with the quality of the crops they were growing. In 1981, they began construction of their own winery on the property. Architect Dick Keith designed the old California mission style structure, which is often mistaken for an actual restoration. Whatever the cost, they decided, Silverado would deliver the best wines the Napa Valley could produce, at a fair price. Since those first days, the winery has acquired a total of seven family owned vineyards located in various districts throughout the Valley. Silverado produces Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon.
[edit] Philosophy
Silverado's winemaking philosophy is rooted in the vineyards. From harvest to bottle, each step in the winemaking process is dedicated to expressing the character of grapes grown on each of the winery's fine properties in the Napa Valley, whether it be Chardonnay grown in Carneros, or Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon. When this choice fruit is delivered to the winery, it is introduced to passionate winemakers who work with only the finest equipment.
