By Bonny Meyer
A moving, behind-the-scenes look at the making of one of Napa Valley’s most legendary wineries, Silver Oak Cellars. Bonny Meyer, co-founder and wife of wine legend Justin Meyer, provides an intimate portrayal of the love affair that infused Silver Oak’s magical cabernet.
BIO
Bonny Meyer began thinking and writing about the nature of love when she was fifteen. She met Brother Justin shortly after she turned eighteen at his 29th birthday party. They spent that evening playing music together igniting the love affair that changed their lives and ultimately spawned Silver Oak Cellars.
Napa Valley vintners, inspired by the extraordinary success and reputation of Silver Oak Cabernets focused more and more on that variety. Today, Cabernet is considered the king of the Napa Valley red wines with some bottles commanding as much as $1,000. Its flavor profile displays a wide variety of black fruits, including currant, cherry and plum, often showing notes of spice from American or French oak barrel aging. It pairs beautifully with robust red meat dishes such as game, lamb, aged steaks, cheeses, and love.
After establishing and growing Silver Oak and the unexpected death of Justin, Bonny devoted her attention to addressing world environmental, social, and economic challenges by financially supporting social ventures. She has been acknowledged by Forbes Magazine and the financial industry as a pioneer of impact and regenerative investing.
After years of encouragement to write about their love affair, she decided to share the story of how she and Justin met, fell in love, and created a business and wines infused with their values and love for one another.
Today, Bonny Meyer is the Principal of Meyer Family Enterprises, an investment company dedicated to the regeneration of the planet and society. After selling Silver Oak Cellars in 2001, Bonny is now a partner in Meyer Family Cellars, a winery run by her son, Matt, and daughter-in-law, Karen.
Bonny lives in the old redwood farmhouse surrounded by Cabernet vines in the middle of the Napa Valley where she and her beloved, Justin, raised their family.
Vlogs
Seen on my YouTube Channel
Accepting an invitation to The Cotati Accordion Festival introduced me to an international cornucopia of music. The tunes ranged from Classical to Texas Country tunes, Polka, Zydeco, French country, Mariachi classics, Tango and more. The festival was way more fun and the music way more diverse than I had imagined. I am definitely returning next year!
Events
Continuing in 2024
Schedule a BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION or AUTHOR’S CONVERSATION & READING with Bonny Meyer
Bonny Meyer is available to meet with your Book Club (in person or virtual) to discuss Perfectly Paired: The Love Affair Behind Silver Oak Cellars.
> An upcoming (Autumn 2024) event: “Legacy Roundtable” series in Yountville features a cheese & wine tasting with 3 other Napa Valley authors. Each will share their story, answer questions, and sign books.
To get more information to schedule a Meet & Greet or a Group Reading, please contact Bonny.
A Recent Event
BOOK TALK Q&A with Bonny Meyer
Bonny spent a Saturday in Napa at Copperfield’s Books; a vibrant gathering space for booklovers. Bonny talked with locals and visitors about weaving laughter through our daily lives and shared stories and reflections how great relationships can grow a beautiful business and a beautiful life.
A Winter Event
BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION with Bonny Meyer
Late last year, Bonny met with a local woman’s book club that has been meeting for 15 years. Each attendee commented about the book, discussing their thoughts and engaging in an intimate discussion of Perfectly Paired – “learning more all of the time”.
“The evening was just amazing!”
“Bonny called the day after and we decided to host another gathering at my home.”
An Autumn Event
SAUSALITO WOMAN’S CLUB with Bonny Meyer
A brilliantly sunny afternoon for the indoor/outdoor garden party event. Hosted at Sausalito Books by the Bay, by Cheryl Popp (pictured center), and Chairperson for the event, Cynthia Nimmo (pictured left) with Bonny Meyer.
A Summer Event
AUTHOR’S BOOK TALK & WINE TASTING with Bonny Meyer
Attendees were treated with a sampling of Meyer Family Cellars’ and Silver Oak Wines. The mix and mingle event was hosted at Sausalito Books by the Bay, by Cheryl Popp. She led an interview-style conversation with Bonny Meyer as the two chatted about Perfectly Paired.
“The enchanting evening was moving, inspirational and insightful.”
“I can’t tell you how much your memoir resonated with me. I am so impressed with all that you and Justin did and HOW you did it.”
“I love that you are a local author, that the story is so local and that you set such a strong example for other women.”
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