Our winemaking practices involve hands-on techniques such as French oak barrel fermentation for the Chardonnay and small open topped fermentors for the red varieties. The goal is to use traditional methods to allow the expression of the terroir while taking advantage of modern knowledge about wine fermentation and aging.
91 points, 2023 Wine Enthusiast buying guide!
Moving to a warmer section of the vineyard is our Syrah. After harvest our Syrah is de-stemmed and placed into ¾ open top fermenters. Here, whole berry fermentation takes place to maximize the extraction of flavor and color. The juice is then racked to French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is initiated and will take place for about a month. We then rack the wine after 6 months, and age for another 12-18 months before bottling.
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Syrah fans everywhere! Our Syrah continues to please year after year. Savor the aromas of blackberry and dried plum while enjoying the mouth-watering flavors, velvety texture along with medium tannins.
Complement with sausage pizza, grilled veggies or grilled meat.
Case Production: 193
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750ml bottle: $48.00 750ml bottle (case of 12): $518.40 (10% off)
Designatedn as I'Vendicatori or The Avenger in Italian.
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Grown atop the hills of our Carmel Valley estate, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon shows dense blackberry and plum in the nose, with black current and mushroom undertones with a full, rich mouthfeel.
A delicious addition to the family.
Case Production: 242
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750ml bottle: $75.00 750ml bottle (case of 12): $810.00 (10% off)
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Dessert is served. Savor the aromas of this wine long before you taste it. Mandarin orange, apricot, white truffle, orange blossom, are all in this special wine. When you taste it, you will have the pleasure of these flavors rolling around on your palate. The finish is a proper balance of acidity, fruit and residual sugar leaving satisfaction but waiting for the next sip. Complement with a biscotti to complete a meal.
Case production: 90
** 375ml Bottle **
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375ml bottle: $45.00 375ml bottle (case of 12): $486.00 (10% off)
Special Pricing Event! $15 a bottle (normally $27), or special case price of $120** ($10 a bottle)
(**additional discounts, including Wine Club, do not apply)
Grenache! Originating from Spain and also widely used for Rosé in the Provence region of France.
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This wine shows great texture, acidity and freshness. Strawberry and citrus lead to dry and crisp finish.
Case production: 690
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750ml bottle: $15.00 750ml bottle (case of 12): $120.00
Special Pricing Event! $15 a bottle (normally $27), or special case price of $120** ($10 a bottle)
(**additional discounts, including Wine Club, do not apply)
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A 50/50 blend of Cabernet Franc and Malbec shows seamless aromas of strawberry and raspberry with a dry, lingering finish.
Case production: 241
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750ml bottle: $15.00 750ml bottle (case of 12): $120.00
Barbera is a red grape varietal originating from the Piedmont region of Northwestern Italy. Our small block of Barbera, which is the first planting of this varietal in Carmel Valley, was added to the vineyard to honor the Silvestri family heritage. It's position on a warm southern facing slope allows this varietal to mature and ripen to its fullest potential before harvest. With the influence of French oak barrel fermentation and maturation our Barbera exudes a deep richness and complexity that helps balance the grape's high acidity.
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Black cherry, dried strawberry and plum aromas blend through to like flavors and move on to full, soft tannins with sufficient acidity. A more refined yet full-flavored Barbera
Case Production: 459
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750ml bottle: $75.00 750ml bottle (case of 12): $810.00 (10% off)
The 2019 Eugenia is a unique blend of our estate reds (35% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Franc,15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot) at 25% New French Oak. Aged 18 months in barrel.
This proprietary red wine blend is designated "Eugenia", for Alan's grandmother.
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Our version of a Bordeaux blend using all five varietals with Malbec leading and Cabernet Sauvignon just behind offering bold flavors of plumb and black currant and structure. Cabernet Frank and Merlot evenly support with balancing softness and a slight herbacousness and a minor contribution of Petit Vedot with color, tannin and spice.
Case Production: 385
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750ml bottle: $65.00 750ml bottle (case of 12): $702.00 (10% off)
Our Pinot Gris is pressed and put in stainless steel tanks, racked to 55 gallon stainless steel barrels and inoculated with yeast to initiate primary fermentation (sugar to alcohol). The wine does not go through malo-lactic fermentation in order to maintain the "crispness" that the malic acid brings as opposed to the "buttery" aspect of lactic acid. It is then aged for 5-8 months before bottling.
We are designating the Pinot Gris "Ala", our daughter, Alexandra's childhood nickname. This was the wine that she and her husband, Chris, had on their very first date.
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Beginning with floral jasmine on the nose, it is acidic, light bodied and crisp. Starting with soft honey at the front of the palate to then end with a spiced orange peel finish.
Partners well with fish, (tilapia, oysters, halibut) chicken, pulled pork with fennel, Gruyere and Muenster cheeses.
Case Production 151
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750ml bottle: $30.00 750ml bottle (case of 12): $324.00 (10% off)
We are designating the Pinot Blanc "Il Campione" (The Champ) after our son James, who delivered so many thrilling and inspiring performances on the cross country race course.
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With aromas of bright citrus complimenting fruit flavors of pear and apple. Creamy yet refreshing expressing undertones of light minerality.
Enjoy as an aperitif or with some prosciutto wrapped melon.
Case production: 151
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750ml bottle: $32.00 750ml bottle (case of 12): $345.60 (10% off)
The Silvestri Vineyards Chardonnays are pressed and put into stainless steel tanks. It is then racked to French oak barrels to begin primary fermentation (sugar to alcohol) which takes place over a 3-4 week period. After primary fermentation is complete the wine is then inoculated to begin the malolactic fermentation process. This process gives the wine a buttery, creamy character. The wine is then stirred every 10 days for several months to increase mouthfeel and then barrel aged for approximately 10 months before bottling.
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Rich with flavor, this chardonnay is our heaviest oaked. Smooth and soft with notes of pear, caramel and vanilla. Creamy, soft mouth-feel finishes with fine acidity.
Case Production: 240
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750ml bottle: $45.00 750ml bottle (case of 12): $486.00 (10% off)
This Pinot Noir comes from Block 1 in our vineyard. This specific site presents the perfect ripeness and determines the dramatic results of this wine. Science and art at it's best, balancing numbers and taste. After picking, our Pinot Noir is de-stemmed and whole berries are put into ¾ ton fermenters where they cold soak for 24 hours before adding yeast. Whole berry fermentation maximizes the extraction of flavor and color. After another 24 hours we "punch down" 3 times a day for 10-14 days. After primary fermentation (sugar to alcohol) the juice is racked to one third to one half new French oak barrels. Malo-lactic fermentation will take place here over a months time and will remain in the barrel for 8-12 months until bottling.
"A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats"......
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Spiced aromas of clove and nutmegcompilment this Pinot Noir's fruit forward flavors of black cherry and rasberry.
Case production: 341
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750ml bottle: $50.00 750ml bottle (case of 12): $540.00 (10% off)
Piave….A river in Northern Italy but also the middle name of our father, Louis Silvestri. The first born son of Italian immigrant parents who has inspired so many of the values that Silvestri Vineyards attempts to embody…... A deep love of family, a commitment to work and the joy of life, a striving for excellence, a positive attitude in the face of adversity and a "Rising Tide" to all he meets. Our newest wine family member is also our oldest family member. Welcome Piave and Salute, Pop. We love and salute you both.
We are designating this Pinot Noir, Piave, for our father, Louis Piave Silvestri.
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Notes of black raspberry fruit flavors and a dose of spice blend seamlessly from aroma to palate. Enjoy the long, lingering finish. Happy with lamb burgers or roast duck.
Case Production: 177
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750ml bottle: $40.00 750ml bottle (case of 12): $432.00 (10% off)
The Silvestri Vineyards Chardonnays are pressed and put into stainless steel tanks. It is then racked to French oak barrels to begin primary fermentation (sugar to alcohol) which takes place over a 3-4 week period. After primary fermentation is complete the wine is then inoculated to begin the malolactic fermentation process. This process gives the wine a buttery, creamy character. The wine is then stirred every 10 days for several months to increase mouthfeel and then barrel aged for approximately 10 months before bottling.
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Born from grapes grown in our hilltop vineyard delivering highly aromatic fruit flavors. Notes of vanilla and lightly oaked to bring forward tropical pineapple and mouthwatering mango to the palate.
This wine calls for crab cakes, pork or a soft brie type cheese.
Case Production: 243
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750ml bottle: $35.00 750ml bottle (case of 12): $378.00 (10% off)
The 2021 Red Ranger is the 8th release of our signature Syrah that represents a part of the vineyard featuring the Bien Nacido clone. The award winning Syrah is blackbrry forward followed with a smooth peppery finish. Aged in 75% New French Oak barrels bringing out notes of cashew and dark chocolate.
We are designating our reserve Syrah "Red Ranger" after our son Joey, a mild mannered poet until you face him on the longboard, downhill racecourse.
Red Ranger rocks! That consistent depth of flavor, roundness and long finish are all here. Blackberry, black currant and a trace of fig lead to the full mouthfeel, just the right acidity and long, luscious finish.
Try with a sausage stew and roasted meats, or aged hard cheeses.
Case Production: 147
750ml bottle: $75.00 750ml bottle (case of 12): $810.00 (10% off)