~ Bonny's Vineyard ~
Among the tapestry of historic vineyards in Napa Valley, there are a few standout names, but even fewer sites, if any, involve the rare combination of legendary wine, romance, and a touch of mystery. Bonny’s Vineyard is such a place.
This four-acre vineyard in the Oakville District is both a special piece of land and a unique part of Napa history. It was planted in 1974 by Justin Meyer, the winemaker and co-founder of Silver Oak Cellars, as a gift to his wife, Bonny. Ideally situated in a gravelly spot adjacent to Conn Creek on the valley floor, Bonny’s Vineyard was responsible for a memorable string of Silver Oak vintages over the course of two decades. From Bonny’s Cabernet Sauvignon vines, Justin Meyer coaxed wines that were celebrated for their elegant structure, dark intense fruit, and at times controversial notes of bell pepper and eucalyptus.
As sought-after and collectable as the Bonny’s Vineyard Cabernets were, they have been almost as conspicuous for their absence from the California wine market, with the program being discontinued after the 1991 Vintage. With the replanting of the vineyard in 1999 and the Meyer family’s subsequent departure from Silver Oak in 2000, a new chapter began. The Meyer Family is pleased to announce that they will release the first vintage from this historic site in over 12 years. The 2003 Bonny’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon will make its much-anticipated debut on August 31st, 2008.
If you would like to reserve up to three bottles of Bonny's Vineyard, please visit bonnysvineyard.com. No payment is required until August when you will be notified when the wine is available to ship.