SUM & SUBSTANCE
Competence through motivating behaviors.
Proven talent through creative techniques.
Erikson & Caradin has one mission, to be a desirable force in the wine industry and rise to the top. This philosophy requires a well-advised blend of hard work, tenacity and desire. A clear priority on doing what you love equates to a life-well-lived. We strive to show how Cabernet and Chardonnay grown in their individual places, can showcase the most distinctive and alluring characteristics in conjunction with visionary technique.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
It is clear, the importance of soils, climate, and elevation are all factors in producing fine wine. But more importantly, it’s about the location, the handler's skill set, and their desire to expand creative capabilities. This is the core behind all Erikson & Caradin wines.OUR STORY
The original release was in the 2013 vintage, we sold every case exclusively to dear friends and select restaurants across the country. In 2016 we gained access to more fruit and increased the production from 85 cases to 264 cases – a mere 10 barrels from two distinct sites. Today we make eight different designations but remain craft-focused and only produce a maximum of 50 barrels. Throughout the last 15 years of being rooted in the culture and history of the Napa Valley, our business has always stood for nothing less than exceptional wine and the truest expression of the acclaimed AVA-specific wines.OUR WINEMAKING
We are wine lovers and collectors, who set out to procure the very best parcels of Cabernet in the most esteemed regions. There is a standard here and we intend to exceed it. Our winemaker, Robert Smith, believes in the opportunity to pause, explore, and discover the most modern and discerning methods to winemaking, and for us, there should be no exception.
ERIKSON & CARADIN INTRODUCE A NEW LINE
Hazel represents the rock in all our families. The glue that holds everything together. She had a saying, "wield the axe," which, to her, meant to use your inner power to always be moving forward in life. The foundation Hazel instilled in her entire world lives on today. You'll find it in every bottle of our wine.Visit the Hazel & Axe dedicated website for more information!
Ivy & Thistle 2023 NV
A commanding yet refined expression of Napa Valley, the 2023 opens with layered aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum, crushed blackberry and subtle forest floor, laced with hints of cedar, graphite and warm baking spice. Fermented in concrete to preserve purity of fruit, the wine was aged in 60% new French oak and 40% second-use barrels, allowing velvety tannins and vibrant fruit spice to take center stage.$140 PURCHASE
Reserve 2022 DMD
In the rugged, volcanic soils of Diamond Mountain, the 2022 Reserve Cabernet was born during a near-perfect growing season. Nestled high in Napa Valley’s hills, the vineyard enjoyed warm days and cool nights, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly.Harvested at the peak of maturity, the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were hand-selected, crafting a wine with concentrated flavors of blackberry, blackcurrant, and a touch of minerality. Aged in fine French oak, the wine developed rich layers of dark chocolate, espresso, and sweet spice, embodying the bold, structured character that Diamond Mountain is known for. This reserve bottling stands as a tribute to the mountain’s untamed beauty, offering elegance and power in every sip.Only 19 barrels were produced of which 70% were new tight-grained French oak.$140 PURCHASE
Raptor & Crimson NV NVC
Our non-vintage Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon offers an opulent bouquet of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and cassis, intertwined with subtle hints of vanilla, cedar, and baking spices.It delivers a rich and velvety texture, with layers of flavors including blackcurrant, plum, and espresso, supported by well-integrated oak and fine-grained tannins. Balanced acidity provides freshness and vibrancy, leading to a long finish with lingering notes of dark chocolate and tobacco. A luxurious and expressive wine that embodies the quintessential Napa Valley style, offering both depth and refinement.$85 PURCHASE
Bloom & Bramble 2023 NV
The 2023 Bloom & Bramble roars from the glass with floral aromas. An extremely vinous offering, it expands to reveal a suave, lush, opulent personality redolent with expressive, exquisitely ripe white fruits.The grapes have been fermented in indigenous yeast and matured for 12 months in 45% new French oak and 55% older oak barrels. Floral, bright yet elegant and buttery rich with zesty citrus and stone fruit flavors, this vintage of Bloom & Bramble Chardonnay is one to whip out when the sun is shining.$64 PURCHASE
INNOVATIVE SERIES
Many winemakers and growers will tell you that the quality of the wine begins in the vineyard. It is the way in which the variety is grown that has the most profound effect on the quality of the wine.This series explores two different training methods from two different sub-appellations of Napa Valley.Spur pruning (Cordon) is common to see in Napa Valley. There are many different styles of Spur-pruned training methods used to maximize quality and concentration depending on the site where the grapes are grown and are ideal for areas prone to drought (like the Napa Valley).
Bilateral 2023 Mountain Blend
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley’s mountain vineyards are prized for their intensity, structure, and unmistakable sense of place. Sourced from select high-elevation sites, this Mountain Blend reflects meticulous viticulture shaped by rugged terrain and cooler nights that preserve freshness and aromatic lift. The result is a Cabernet Sauvignon defined by concentration, precision, and the layered complexity that mountain fruit consistently delivers.The 2023 vintage opens with expressive aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, and wild blackberry, framed by notes of crushed rock, sage, and subtle violet. On the palate, dense dark fruit unfolds alongside cocoa and espresso, supported by firm, finely grained tannins and a pronounced mineral backbone. Vibrant acidity brings lift and energy, carrying through to a long, structured finish marked by cedar, graphite, and a touch of savory spice—hallmarks of mountain-grown Cabernet built for both impact and longevity.$140 PURCHASE
Quadrilateral 2021 Coombsville
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
From one of the most prized and oldest quadrilateral trained vineyards in the Coombsville AVA of Napa Valley. It’s a landed-that-big-client celebration wine.94 POINTS - Jeb Dunnuck
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Quadrilateral is in the same boat qualitatively, yet it comes from the cooler, southern Coombsville appellation. More blue fruits, mint, sage, and sappy herb notes define the aromatics, hitting the palate with medium to full-bodied richness and depth. It s another terrific wine from this team that has terrific purity, balance, and depth.93 POINTS - James Suckling
Notes of dark berries, red licorice, dark chocolate and moist earth. Medium- to full-bodied with velvety tannins. Firm and lightly chewy with a succulent, dark-fruited finish. Balanced and well-made.$150 SOLD OUT
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