Wine “How To” with Silver Oak Cellars

The experts at Silver Oak Cellars walk share some of the secrets to enjoying wine, from how to travel with wine to how to keep red wine cool on a warm summer day, to what to do when you don’t have a corkscrew on hand. For more information about Silver Oak, visit their website.

How to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew

Stuck somewhere with a great bottle of wine but no corkscrew? Learn a few creative techniques for opening a wine bottle without a wine opener. The last one is the best!

How to Decant Wine

Decanting Cabernet becomes important when a wine is at least eight years old, or if it’s a young wine and you’d like to expose some air to it. Learn the proper technique for decanting a wine.

How To Keep Red Wine Cool on Warm Summer Days

In this fun video, Vanessa, a member of our winemaking team, provides some great quick tips for keeping your favorite red wine cool and protected on warm summer days. Enjoy!

How To Open a Large Format Bottle

You’re surrounded by your favorite people, and it’s time to open up that special wine you’ve been holding onto. But how do you open such a large bottle? Silver Oak Alexander Valley Winemaker Christiane Schleussner is here to show you how with a 6L.

How To Pack and Travel With Wine

John and Erin share their tips for how to pack and travel with wine so you never have to leave home without your favorite bottle ever again. Enjoy!

How To Use an Ah-So Wine Opener

Special occasions bring together good company and meaningful vintages. Whether celebrating a birthday with a birth year bottle or honoring a wedding anniversary, be sure to open these older wines with care. Our Napa Valley winemaker, Laura Oskwarek, shows you how to use an ah-so to get the job done.