2005 Bonny's Vineyard Cabernet Meyers Family Vineyards

When we talk about Bonny's Vineyard Cabernet, we are talking old school, real old school. For all those Silver Oak Fans who liked what Justin Myers did with the old Silver Oak Napa Cabernet and the very old Napa Valley Cult Wine, the Silver Oak Napa Bonny's Vineyard Cabernet, this is going to take you back in time. 34 months in Oak and NEW AMERICAN OAK that is, with 24 months of bottle aeging this is reminiscient of an 19th centurey Bordeaux, with no acid or water added but all Natural...... This is a tribute to the old style of Napa winemaking and what Silver Oak Cabernet a wine that no one could really stand up to in the late 80's and early 90's before Spectatorization and Parkerization of Napa where instead of making a perfect wine, every one wants the Parker 100 or Spectator 100 which is mostly awarded to super ripe cult Napa wines. For the super ripe followers present day californian cab seekers, beware this is not your wine. This wine is for collectors and drinkers who miss the Old School Napa Cult wines.



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.



This very special Cab features elegant structure, dark intense fruit, and at times controversial notes of bell pepper and eucalyptus.