Wine Country Goodies Make 'Oprah’s Favorite Things' 2016 List

NAPA VALLEY, CA – Salute Santé! Grapeseed Oil Pantry, from Napa-based Food & Vine Inc., Model Bakery's English muffins and preserves and Silver Oak wines all landed coveted spots on Oprah Winfrey’s annual list of Oprah’s Favorite Things for 2016.

The Salute Santé! Grapeseed Oil Pantry includes six products: a ½-liter can of Original Grapeseed Oil and one bottle each of Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Merlot Grapeseed Oil, Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Chardonnay Grapeseed Oil, Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil, Basil Grapeseed Oil and Lemon Grapeseed Oil. Valued at $90, the gift set is available on Amazon, as well as through the company website.

Oprah writes: "Sorry, olive oil—you’ve been a good friend, but I’ve moved on. Pure grapeseed oil is great for cooking and has no cholesterol, no sodium, no preservatives, and no trans-fatty acids. All those no’s add up to a very big yes! — Oprah"

“We’re thrilled that Oprah chose Salute Santé! Grapeseed Oil for this year’s list,” said Nanette Humer, who owns and runs the company with her husband, chef Valentin Humer. The Humers founded Food & Vine in 1994 with the mission of bringing high-quality grapeseed oil to the American table.

The Model Bakery's English Muffins and Preserves Set sells for $40 on Amazon or on the company website here. Model Bakery has two Napa Valley locations -- on Main Street in St. Helena and on 1st Street in Napa.

Oprah writes: "I don’t have to tell you all how much I love bread. These English muffins are my current carb of choice: crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and scrumptious all over—especially when slathered with the amazing Clif Family preserves that are included. Full disclosure: I took a few bags home from the shoot! - Oprah"

Also on the 2016 list and receiving high praise are the Customizable Pre-Etched Limited Edition Holiday Bottles of 2012 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The bottles are priced at $99 each and can be found here on the company web site.

Oprah says: "These statement-making bottles of my favorite Cabernet Sauvignon from one of the finest California vineyards are guaranteed to add holiday cheer—why do you think Rudolph’s nose is always so red? - Oprah"

The complete 2016 list of Oprah’s Favorite Things is featured in the December issue of O, the Oprah Magazine, which hit newsstands Nov. 8.

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--Image courtesy of Food & Vine Inc.