As a first-generation Italian-American, much of the produce for family meals came from the garden, and as part of the culture, there was always wine on the table.
Elena graduated from Fresno State University with a degree in viticulture and enology, where she also served as a teaching assistant. Previous positions in her career as a winemaker were at Chateau St. As president of Silverado Vineyards, Russ Weis oversees all the operations of the iconic family-owned winery. Russ grew up in a family of farmers in Madera, California, working in the vineyards with his father and grandfather. This experience proved to be the foundation of a career in California fine wine.
Upon graduation, he taught English language and literature at a small liberal arts college in Japan. Helena as a tour guide, eventually working his way up to a position in public relations. He held several leadership roles at the winery, including director of public relations for Opus One.
In , Russ was named senior vice president for international business development, a position he held until joining Silverado Vineyards in Nora leads the marketing and direct-to-consumer efforts for Silverado Vineyards. Having spent her entire career in marketing and hospitality, for the last 15 she has immersed herself in the wine industry. While completing her MBA, Nora spent her international semester working on a wine business project in Italy, Germany, and California and realized that her passion for the products extended to the industry.
When not working, Nora enjoys teaching and practicing yoga, cooking, hiking, and spending time with her teenage son and rescue dog. In , the Millers purchased acres in Yountville. Later in , they purchased acres in the now-celebrated Stags Leap District. Kristine Pallas, Artist. On a knoll overlooking Silverado Vineyard, the Millers completed the winery in The inaugural crush was tons under the first winemaker, Jack Stuart.
In , the Millers decided to highlight the extraordinary harvest with a unique bottling of the first vintage of Limited Cabernet Sauvignon. The Millers also purchased and planted the northern acreage of the historic Cedar Knoll Vineyard. This included the site of the historic winery built in by Felix Borreo, a pioneering winemaker and olive oil producer.
Sixteen acres of vineyards were planted among the remaining blocks of the century-old olive orchard. It is one of only three Cabernet Sauvignons to achieve this distinction and the only one from the Stags Leap District. At the start of the new century, The Millers purchased the Vineburg Vineyard. In , Silverado Vineyards celebrated its Silver anniversary and debuted a new label designed by Annabelle Miller, the eldest granddaughter of Ron and Diane Miller.
Wanting to reduce our winery's energy use, in , Silverado Vineyards installed kw solar power panels and transitioned vineyard vehicles to hybrid engines technology. In , our wines in the export market reached 25 countries worldwide. In , our lead winemaker, Jon Emmerich, celebrated his 25th anniversary and our associate winemaker, Elena Franceschi, celebrated her 20th anniversary at the estate. We are so proud to have this longevity on our team -- it speaks to our consistency and excellence in winemaking!
Beginning in , the 3rd and 4th generations honor Lilian, Diane, and Ron by carrying the family legacy forward. Several of her pieces are displayed in the tasting room. Vineyards Except for a few times throughout their history, Silverado Vineyards produces wines almost entirely from estate grapes. The exceptions were for their first few vintages before their vineyards matured and during the s when a major replant occurred due to phylloxera. Grapes come from vineyards on site as well as 6 additional area vineyards, all in Napa except for one in the Sonoma side of Carneros.
The winery property which employees sometimes refer to as the Disney home Vineyard encompasses acres. Total acreage under ownership is around with about acres planted to vines. Unfortunately this old stone winery was damaged in the terrible fires of October All their wines are made from their own vineyards with one exception — a 6 acre parcel of land that Ron leased near his home just south of Yountville from St.
Joan of Arc catholic church see our photographs below. And each year up until he died, Ron gave the church 12 cases of the finished wine. A portion of their vineyards are farmed organically — and a high percentage of their vineyards are certified Napa Green a voluntary program within the county of Napa that focuses on and identifies wineries that utilize environmentally sound farming practices. A significant percentage of their land holdings have been donated to the Napa Land Trust where it is to remain forever as is, no development and some of the winery operations are powered by solar panels.
Employees tend to stay at Silverado for many years including their wine making team. Current winemaker Jon Emmerich overlapped with founding winemaker Jack Stuart for 8 years — Jon has been winemaker since Jack retired.
Based on previous production history, this wine is only made once out of every two years. This wine did not go through malolactic fermentation.
It is straw color in the glass; this wine smells like springtime with aromas of citrus blossom, lemon zest, honeysuckle and hints of popcorn. Fairly light and refreshing shows flavors of lychee, stone fruits and pear. Rounded and slightly crisp at the same time, the wine is balanced and refreshing. The Silverado Vineyards Merlot Mt.
George Vineyard offers a complex and layered bouquet, initially very floral with aromas of dried rose petal, desert spices, and nuances of sage. There is sweetness of red fruit lingering throughout the bouquet — almost raspberry like.
Hints of chocolate as the wine opens. More red fruit shows then dark fruit on the palate with a lingering tartness of red cherry and cranberry. Very good acidity — very lively on the palate. Tannins are smooth. Nora Feeley will take on the new role of vice president of marketing and DTC. People are also reading…. Info: silveradovineyards. Related to this story. Biz buzz: Napa historic building wins national renovation award. Biz buzz: Sommer named general manager and commercial director at Trois Noix Wine.
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