Meyer Family Cellars
Meyer Family Cellars is a small, family-owned winery in the picturesque Yorkville Highlands appellation of Mendocino County. At once a leading artisanal winery in one of California's emerging viticultural areas, and legacy of Silver Oak Cellars, one of the state's iconic wine brands, Meyer Family Cellars occupies a unique place in the story of California wine. Established in 1987 by Silver Oak founders and former owners Justin and Bonny Meyer, the goal was to create a family wine brand that drew upon their extensive experience in the Napa and Alexander Valleys. Incorporated in the plan too was their son, Matt, a well-traveled student of wine and graduate of the enology and viticulture program at the University of California Davis who showed inherent winegrowing skills. Present-day, co-winemakers Matt and Karen Meyer focus on three wines: Mendocino County Syrah, Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, and California Port.
2003 Syrah
Winemaking, Vineyards & Growing Season:
100% Syrah. Sourced from six Mendocino County vineyards, the 2003 Meyer Family Cellars Syrah demonstrates this great variety's potential for elegance and complexity when produced from cool-climate fruit. Two years' barrel-aging in 50% new American oak.
Meyer Family Port
Winemaking, Vineyards & Growing Season:
100% Zinfandel. Made in the traditional solera method, Meyer Family Port is unique among fortified wines produced in California. This rich, complex Port is a blend of several vintages of old-vine Zinfandel that average eight years of age at release. The vines are farmed in the rolling
hills of California's Lodi appellation.