Ivy & Thistle
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
Yountville
Derived from the meticulously farmed Miller Ranch vineyards that stretch along the Napa Valley floor, your Premiere Napa Valley wine is crafted exclusively from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. With its rich, dense structure, it faithfully reflects winemaker Kevin Morrisey's signature style, firmly grounded in cooler climate vineyards. This cool climate characteristic extends the grapes' time on the vine, ensuring an exquisite blend of concentrated flavors and sugars.
Winemaker, Erikson & Caradin
Morrisey, a former grad student at New York University’s elite film school, spent ten years in show business as an electrician and cameraman before setting out to reinvent himself as a winemaker. While attending graduate school at the University of California, Davis, he was offered a harvest internship at Château Pétrus and jumped at the opportunity. Once back home he signed on at Stags’ Leap Winery as enologist and was quickly promoted to assistant winemaker. Five years later he was recruited away by Tony Soter to take over the winemaker position at Etude Wines, only to be enticed back to Stags’ Leap after two years later as the Head Winemaker and GM for that historical property. Then, after four years leading Stags’ Leap, he was again recruited away, this time by Ehlers Estate in St. Helena. At Ehlers Estate he built a reputation for crafting world-class Bordeaux varietals from their prestigious organic vineyards, stewarding that brand and property for over nine years. Today he continues to drive quality and champion excellence as the winemaker for ATC Wines.
Country born: USA
Education: I obtained my Master of Science degree from UC Davis. My career commenced with an internship at Petrus Winery in Pomerol and my earliest mentor was Winemaker Robert Britton at Stags Leap Winery.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Outstanding wine originates from exceptional terroir and meticulous farming practices. I allow the wines to express their unique character. I believe wine demands a keen eye for detail, countless hours of hard work, and an unwavering commitment to ongoing learning and improvement.
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Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
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Blackbird Vineyards | 2022 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Star Coach | 28 |
CourAvant | 2023 | Red Table Wine | St. Helena | 28 | |
Erikson & Caradin | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Ivy & Thistle | 28 |
Force & Grace | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 28 | |
Krupp Brothers | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Blue Eagle | 28 |
VinRoc Napa Green Winery | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Red Lava | 28 |
World's End | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 28 | |
Gamble Family Vineyards | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | New Beginnings | 27 |
Hesperian Wines | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | KITOKO VINEYARDS | 27 |
Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chiles Valley District | 27 | |
Foley Johnson | 2019 | Red Table Wine | Rutherford | Estate Meritage | 26 |
Priest Ranch Napa Green Winery | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Everest Select | 26 |
Rubia Wine Cellars | 2021 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | Martinez Vineyard | 26 |
Ehlers Estate | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 18 |
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