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Silver Oak Cellars is a family-owned, California winery dedicated to producing only Cabernet Sauvignon.Silver Oak was established in 1972 by Ray Duncan and Justin Meyer.It is currently operated by Ray's sons David Duncan, who serves as the President and CEO, and his brother, Tim Duncan, who serves as Executive Vice President.
American Viticultural Area: Year established: 1985 [1] Country: United States: Part of: California: Sub-regions: Ramona Valley AVA, San Luis Rey AVA, San Pasqual Valley AVA, Temecula Valley AVA: Climate region: Region I-V [1] Total area: 1,800 sq mi (1,200,000 acres) [1] Size of planted vineyards: 3,000 acres (1,200 ha) [2] Grapes produced
According to Visit Temecula Valley's 2018 economic impact report, in 2018 there was a 26% increase in tourism spending, reaching $1.1 billion spent, up from nearly $900 million spent in 2017. [15] The Temecula Valley is a major tourist destination on weekends. There are over 40 wineries offering public wine tasting. [13]
An American Viticultural Area (AVA) is a designated appellation for American wine in the United States distinguishable by geographic, geologic, and climatic features, with boundaries defined by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) of the United States Department of the Treasury. [1]
It was the first new large-scale winery to be established in the valley since before prohibition. Following the establishment of the Mondavi estate, the number of wineries in the valley continued to grow, as did the region's reputation. Some California wine makers began to produce quality wines but still had difficulty marketing them.
The Central Valley is California's largest wine region stretching for 300 miles (480 km) from the Sacramento Valley south to the San Joaquin Valley. This one region produces nearly 75% of all California wine grapes and includes many of California's bulk, box and jug wine producers like Gallo, Franzia and Bronco Wine Company .
In 2013, Decanter Magazine named Ridge Vineyards as one of the top producers of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon in California. [9] On 25 June 2014, The Daily Meal named Ridge Vineyards as one of the best wineries in America. [10] Ridge was named as one of the best producers of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay in 2013 California Vintage. [11]
The Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival is held annually, the first weekend of June at Lake Skinner Recreation Area in the Temecula Valley AVA of Southern California. The event features morning balloon launches, evening balloon glows , wine tasting from more than 20 wineries, wine competition , food and wine pairing , concerts featuring ...