The Oak Journal A Cross-Country Celebration of American Wine and Food
A Cross-Country Celebration of American Wine and Food
Food and Drink

A Cross-Country Celebration of American Wine and Food

When we first dreamed up our 50th Anniversary Dinner Series last year, we wanted to share the joy of Silver Oak and thank those fans who carried us for a half century—no easy feat in the hyper-competitive world of wine. In working with a slew of great restaurants and chefs, we also wanted to funnel business and attention to the rebounding restaurant industry in a post-pandemic era. Most importantly, we wanted to meet forks and raise glasses with you—not at our Napa and Sonoma wineries (where you’re always welcome), but in your own hometowns and favorite restaurants.

We packed our bags and best bottles, opening the country’s most iconic establishments from New York and New Orleans to Minneapolis and Los Angeles. To our great delight, the dinners booked out quickly—some in a matter of minutes. While the common thread at each was wine from all brands—Silver Oak, Twomey, OVID Napa Valley and Timeless Napa Valley—the real point was to bask in the spirit and camaraderie of good company, burnished by great food and drink. If you were unable to join us, we’re happy to report that wine talk was kept to a minimum, wine glasses were kept full and lots of new friendships were made.

Buoyed by the speed with which the dinners sold out (the fastest one in 10 minutes), the amazing attendance, and the palpable pleasure sense of joy, we’ve decided to continue the series! The first half of the 2023 program takes us to Los Angeles, Jackson Hole, Phoenix, NYC, Philadelphia and Chicago. Plus, two not-to-miss Timeless Moments, as celebrity chefs open their private homes for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Reservations open at 9am PT on January 18, 2023, with limited seats available per experience.

If we didn’t meet you the first time around, we hope we will this year. And if we did raise a glass with you in 2022, we look forward to doing so again!

A Look Back

Scenes from 2022

Some of the magic moments and meals enjoyed during the 50th Anniversary Dinner Series.

Franklin BBQ in Austin, TX

Chef Marc Murphy at MM Kitchen Studio in New York, NY

Bell's Restaurant in Los Alamos, CA

Ci Siamo in New York, NY

The Charter Oak in Saint Helena, CA

Avec River North in Chicago, IL

Chef Hillary Sterling at Ci Siamo in New York, NY

Best of the Bay at Silver Oak in Oakville, CA

Chef Nancy Silverton at Osteria Mozza in Los Angeles, CA