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The history of the resort and its owners is rich and colorful. Tales of ghosts, mummies, mischievous monkeys, and “shady” dealings at Stags' Leap Manor abound. Some are documented, some are passed on by word of mouth, and some are pure speculation. 1872   A...

“It takes just as long to produce a bottle of Cabernet today as it did in 1972. And that’s just fine with Silver Oak, because what matters most is timelessness.” “It All Started With a Handshake” Silver Oak began over a handshake between two friends with a bold...

“Those who know our sparkling wines speak of their balance, depth of flavor and wonderful finish; their great aroma, elegant style and little, tiny bubbles,” says Founding Winemaker Eileen Crane. “Classic. Sophisticated. Timeless. Think Audrey Hepburn in a little...

A Cultural Inheritance Our story began centuries ago in the Zagros Mountains, where Persian communities brought winecraft to life as early as 5000 BCE. Hailing from the foothills of those mountains, our founder, Darioush Khaledi, grew up immersed in the ancestral...