Twomey Names Ryan Hodgins Director of Winemaking

Acclaimed cool-climate specialist to lead production of Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc across California's top sites

Healdsburg, CA — February 9, 2026 — Twomey, the producer of Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc from Silver Oak Cellars, today announces the appointment of Ryan Hodgins as Director of Winemaking.

Hodgins brings more than two decades of excellence with premium, cool-climate sites throughout California. Acclaimed for a vineyard-first mindset and precision with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varietals, his focused approach aligns with Twomey's pursuit of site-driven wines with finesse.

"Ryan's thoughtful, expressive winemaking resonates deeply with the values of our portfolio of brands," says Justin Hirigoyen, VP of Winegrowing at Silver Oak Cellars, who previously occupied the role of Director of Winemaking for Twomey. "His experience with world-class vineyards and his dedication to honoring specific sites make him the ideal leader for our next chapter."

Most recently, Hodgins served as Winemaker at FEL Wines, earning widespread recognition for elegant, terroir-focused wines sourced from Anderson Valley and Sonoma Coast sites. Earlier in his career, he held formative roles at Hanzell Vineyards and Acacia. He holds a master's degree in Viticulture & Enology from UC Davis.

"I'm honored to join a team that shares my belief that great wines begin in the vineyard," said Hodgins. "I look forward to partnering with our growers, viticulture team, and cellar experts to continue Silver Oak's approach to thoughtful innovation and deepen the nuance across our portfolio."

As Director of Winemaking, Hodgins will lead Twomey's winemaking operations, stewarding decisions from harvest through blending and bottling, while working in close partnership with the vineyard team on site expression and quality. He will also collaborate across the broader Silver Oak Cellars organization on sustainability initiatives, building on the company's leadership in responsible farming and green design.

About Twomey

Founded by the Duncan family of Silver Oak in 1999 to explore varietals beyond Cabernet, Twomey crafts Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc from exceptional vineyards across California. It pursues and sustainably farms sites from the Central Coast to the Anderson Valley that reveal a delicate balance between place and the classic characteristics of their respective growing regions. As part of the Silver Oak Cellars portfolio, Twomey pairs a vineyard-driven ethos with the resources of an estate that has led in quality and sustainability for more than five decades.