Enjoy lunch for up to four people at either the Napa or Alexander Valley winery with David Duncan!
It’s a rare day that you find David R. Duncan, family-owner of Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars, sitting in his office. Instead, you’ll likely spot him between vineyard rows, sporting a hard hat at a winery construction site, or chatting with customers at the tasting room bar. David’s hands-on commitment to continuous improvement, coupled with his characteristic approachability and good humor, have fueled Silver Oak and Twomey’s evolution over the last two decades. Early on, his father, Ray Duncan, co-founder of Silver Oak Cellars introduced David to the family business. In 2006, a fire destroyed Silver Oak’s Oakville winery, leaving the family with the decision to either salvage the facility or rebuild from scratch. David saw the silver lining: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a space ideally suited for the production of Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon and the enjoyment of visitors. The new winery-the first commercial winery in the world to be LEED Platinum certified crystallized the pillars of David’s leadership approach and set the stage for Silver Oak’s culture of industry leadership and firsts.
Even with his hands-on commitment to Silver Oak & Twomey, David finds time to be a community leader. David has served as Chairman of the Board of Napa Valley Vintners (2015), Chairman of Auction Napa Valley (2014) and Chairman of the Board of the St. Helena Hospital Foundation. In 2008 David and his brother Tim also co-chaired the NVV’s Premiere Napa Valley, a wine auction for the trade. He served as board member and past Chairman of the St. Helena Hospital Foundation; in 2016 his fundraising efforts led to a banner year for the St. Helena Hospital Gala. David was co-chair of the Capital Campaign for the St. Helena Montessori School, is Board Member of the First Western Trust Bank in Colorado, and is past Chapter Chairman and member of the Northern California Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization.
When not making wine, David plays guitar and sings with the Silverado Pickups, a band he co-founded with his friend and fellow vintner Jeff Gargiulo of Gargiulo Vineyards. David lives in St. Helena with his wife Kary, an MD with a private dermatology practice, and their three children.