Cabernet Sauvignon, Thistle & Thorn, Napa Valley, CA, 2017

Founded in 2000, Stewart Cellars is the collaborative project of founder Michael Stewart, his son James Stewart, daughter Caroline Stewart Guthrie, and son-in-law Blair Guthrie. Together, the family oversees all aspects of the winery’s operations: James, an artist who left behind a career in television and music for hands-on work in sales, marketing and distribution; Caroline, who leads the day-to-day operations along with each wine’s development; and Blair, the winemaker who worked for Paul Hobbs and Kunde, to capture the essence of Napa from Stewart’s premier vineyards and vineyard sources.