Vineyard
Daniel Baron, Twomey's founding winemaker, developed his passion for Merlot while working in Bordeaux in the 1980's. For many years, he lacked access to the right fruit to make the Merlot he envisioned. That changed after the Duncan family acquired Soda Canyon Ranch in southeastern Napa Valley. The vineyard, originally purchased for its Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for Silver Oak's Napa Valley wine, also included superb quality Merlot fruit.
Soda Canyon Ranch
This remarkable vineyard is the sole source of grapes for Twomey Merlot. In its mild climate, tempered by cool breezes and morning fog, Merlot ripens slowly and develops rich black-fruit character. Planted with top-notch French clones, the vineyard’s well-drained volcanic soils yield small crops of intensely flavored berries.