Purlieu Sugarloaf
The History
Purlieu means “the edge of the forest” or “an outlying area.” Directly,
it is a reference to our home base in the new Coombsville AVA, at the
edge of the forest and the entire Napa Valley. Symbolically, “purlieu”
refers to our approach to winemaking, to exploring the outskirts and navigating the boundaries of what one may expect of a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. For us, the key to successfully walking that edge lies in
maintaining balance: between innovation and tradition, confidence
and restraint, depth and refreshment.
The Grape
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Note
The 2021 vintage from Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard delivered a savory, dark-fruited expression of southern Napa terroir. The nose
opens with notes of boysenberry jam, rich raspberry pastry, and a
touch of juniper. On the palate, the wine expands with ripe black
currant flavors and savory, meaty aromas that complement the
black cherry core and mineral-driven tannins. Notes of dark pomegranate molasses and berry bramble linger through an uplifting finish scented with lemon zest and allspice.