The wine production process requires precise timing, from the pruning of the vineyard to the harvest and maturation in barrel. However, when wine is bottled, the dynamic changes and wine becomes a medium that captures the history of its geography and the enduring connection between land and vineyard. Thus, Timeless Napa Valley from the Duncan family of Silver Oak captures this connection, embodying the unique beauty of Soda Canyon Ranch and capturing a classic image of Napa Valley.
With decades of experience, the Duncan family continues to care for Soda Canyon Ranch in a sustainable manner, planting all five noble Bordeaux varietals. The estate expresses the uniqueness of its geology and soil exposure, having been prepared to offer its own authentic flavor through years of careful viticulture. Each vintage of Timeless Napa Valley reveals a different chapter of its history, honoring Silver Oak co-founder Ray Duncan, who taught that true sustainability is about continuous improvement for future generations.
Crafted by winemaker Nate Weiss, this eponymous single vineyard red wine embodies the distinct and variegated character of Soda Canyon Ranch. The site—tucked away in the southern benchlands of the Napa Valley’s Vaca Mountains—was acquired by the Duncan family of Silver Oak in 1999 and has since formed the backbone of Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon for the last two decades. To a seasoned vineyardist, Soda Canyon Ranch is that rare convergence of six micro-vineyards meeting in one dynamic place, from which Nate and his team farm and select the most expressive fruit to speak on behalf of the vineyard in a given year.
A marriage of fruit from our brightest blocks, this wine has flavors of red raspberry, licorice and notes of fresh flowers kissed by a warm summer sun. There is a silky texture on the palate that unfolds with plushness and balanced weight, and the lingering finish is accentuated with a vibrant blackberry return. Well-integrated and nuanced, this wine is the personification of determination and beauty.
