The nose exhibits aromas of ripe cherry and fig mingling with cassis, dill, cardamom and hints of leather. This vintage produced an especially lush palate with tannin softly enveloping the mouth followed by acid sprightly dancing across the tongue. The Bonny’s is a wine for a special occasion, pairing perfectly with lamb sirloin or a standing rib roast.
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. From Bonny’s Cabernet Sauvignon vines, Justin Meyer coaxed wines that were celebrated for their elegant structure, dark intense fruit, and at times controversial notes of bell pepper and eucalyptus.
