More About 2021 Erikson & Caradin Ivy & Thistle Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Erikson & Caradin is a small, innovative winery in Napa Valley dedicated to the artistry of crafting exceptional wines through a meticulous, hands-on approach. With a steadfast commitment to quality, the proprietors believe that the marriage of soil, elevation, and climate forms the foundation of winemaking excellence; however, expertise and ambition can take wine to the next level. Their specialty is producing terroir-driven wines, which aligns with winemaker Kevin Morrisey's skillset after interning at Chateau Petrus in Bordeaux before Stags' Leap Winery, Etude, and Ehlers Estate. Harmonizing the deep, concentrated flavors of high-elevation Atlas Peak grapes with richly layered, invigoratingly complex Oakville fruit, Kevin masterfully curated this wine's journey through maturation in 60% new French oak barrels. The result is a seamless fusion, striking an exquisite equilibrium between velvety tannins and intensely flavored fruit.