Purlieu Missouri Hopper
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 Purlieu Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard Cabernet
Sauvignon is a richly invi ng and indulgent expression of its historic
Oakville terroir. Bright purple fruits, berry pie, and the whisper of
cool river rocks welcome the nose. Brimming with ripe, round purple fruit and juicy cherries, the palate luxuriates in so, plush tannins with a mineral freshness. Subtle notes of winter savory, flint and honey bring lovely complexity to the mid-palate and long finish
of clove, vanilla and boysenberry.