Silver Oak & Twomey Wine Dinner at El Gaucho Tacoma

Silver Oak began over a handshake between two friends with a bold vision: focus on one varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon, aged exclusively in American oak and worthy of cellaring for decades to come. Ray Twomey Duncan, a Colorado entrepreneur, and Justin Meyer, a Christian Brothers-trained winemaker, co-founded Silver Oak out of a Napa Valley dairy barn in 1972. Ray’s sons, David and Tim Duncan, own and operate the winery to this day. Twomey was founded in 1999 by the Duncan family as a new venture to expand beyond Cabernet Sauvignon and vinify other grape varieties from only the most compelling vineyards. Twomey embraces many of the same core principles as Silver Oak: quality, sustainable farming, innovation—but above all, a deep commitment to continuous improvement at every level.

This special five-course event was led by Silver Oak Ambassador, Courtney MacGillivary.

Course 1
Twomey Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California 2021
GRILLED PEACH SALAD
arugula, Dungeness crab, peach vinaigrette

Course 2
Twomey Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon 2019
PORCINI RAVIOLO
ricotta, summer truffles, butter sauce

Course 3
Twomey Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, California 2020
WILD KING SALMON
marinated summer squash, salmonberry reduction

Course 4
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2017
PEPPERCORN RIBEYE FILET
rutabaga purée, huckleberry demi-glace

Course 5
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, California 2017
PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED PLUM
stuffed with Roquefort bleu cheese