You just can’t go wrong with this wine from Thomas Rivers Brown and Matt Hardin. After more than a decade working together in some of Napa Valley’s top vineyards, they launched Caterwaul—a project built on their combined winemaking and viticulture expertise. With access to exceptional fruit across the valley, this bottling remains one of the smartest buys in Napa Cabernet. The 2023 shows blackberry, black cherry, graphite, and violets, layered with cocoa and warm spice. The palate is vibrant and balanced, with silky tannins, pure dark fruit, and a long finish. It’s delicious now and will continue to evolve over the next 4–5 years.