Purlieu Martinez Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

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

From the oldest block of the Martinez vineyard, fermented in oak tank. The wines has aged for 26 month in 100% new french oak. Typical of Pritchard Hill, the wine has layers, texture and body. Beside a very cold vintage, the old vines ripened perfectly. Deep earthy character complemented with aromatics of black current, blackberries and hints of vanilla and cedar. 150 cases made Drink through 2029 overnight decanting necessary before.

 

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