Soda Canyon Ranch

When the founding fathers of the Napa Valley carved out new sub-AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) in the 1980s, Soda Canyon Ranch was not yet on anyone’s map. The vineyard is neighbored to the northwest and west by the winegrowing districts of Stags Leap District and Oak Knoll District, respectively, which were among the early pioneers of California Cabernet Sauvignon to attain global fame. To the northeast and southeast—and further off the beaten path—were Atlas Peak and Coombsville, thought to be the next frontiers for the emerging wine-producing region.
Owing to a rich diversity of microclimates and soil compositions, these AVAs have since cemented their credentials for producing world-renowned wines, across vintages and decades.
Since 1999, Soda Canyon Ranch has formed the backbone of Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Over that time, through emerging technologies, collaborations with industry luminaries and even the occasional stroke of luck, we now farm Soda Canyon Ranch as six unique and expressive micro-vineyards spanning 113 acres. These micro-vineyards are a veritable spice kit to winemaker Laura Oskwarek, who is challenged each vintage with making the most distinct red wine expression from these core components.