This wine belongs on your cellar list to stock up. This would probably be our go-to Cabernet Sauvignon when hosting… anyone, because it’s bold but complex, balanced, and just great. It’s the kind of Napa red that feels instantly impressive yet easy to enjoy—a perfect blend of craftsmanship and approachability. There’s a quiet confidence to it, the sort of wine that doesn’t need to shout to make an impression.

Behind the label is the powerhouse partnership of Matt Hardin and Thomas Rivers Brown—two names that carry serious weight in Napa Valley. Hardin brings generations of farming expertise, while Brown’s track record of 100-point wines speaks for itself. Together, they’ve created a Cabernet that reflects both the land and their shared vision: a wine of precision, balance, and undeniable charm.

The 2023 Napa Valley vintage isn’t just another great year – it’s the year that will be etched in history. Wine experts are calling it "the vintage of a lifetime," and for good reason. The perfect blend of cool temperatures, morning fog, and balanced sunlight created conditions so exceptional, they’re being compared to Bordeaux's iconic 1961 vintage. As The Wine Independent put it, 2023 is "a winemaker's dream in terms of wine style." Wine Bible author Karen MacNeil calls it "one of the most phenomenal vintages ever in Napa Valley."

Aging: 100% French Oak, 50% New 18 Months in barrel