Caterwaul Wines
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 75
Vintage: 2023
Caterwaul Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- The very first Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc blend Thomas Rivers Brown has made to date
- Sourced from the Phelan Ranch Vineyard on Hennessy Ridge overlooking Pritchard Hill
- Co-fermented 51% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 30 and 49% Cabernet Franc Clone 214
- Aging 20 months in 90% new Darnajou and Taransaud French oak barrels
Description
Truly a unique wine, Thomas Rivers Brown's expression of classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc shows off mountain-fruit power with refined and supple tannins. From the exposed, rocky soils at the top of Hennessy Ridge meticulously farmed by a dedicated in-house crew, these grapes are a consistent benchmark in premium Napa Valley quality. Early in the vinification of harvest 2023 it was clear these wines would be special because of the concentration and innate balance. A legendary vintage from a distinctive winemaker at an exclusive site, this wine has it all. This wine was made once and will never be duplicated.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Thomas Brown
Winemaker, Caterwaul Wines
Thomas Rivers Brown, winemaker for some of Napa and Sonoma’s most iconic labels (Schrader Cellars, Outpost and his own Rivers-Marie, Aston Estate & Dorsey), has more than sixty 100-point wines to his resume.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winery Distribution
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