2018 Purlieu ''Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard'' Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
94JD
93RP
91DC
$124.95
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Jeb Dunnuck
Reviewed January 2021Ripe black raspberries, cassis, camphor, flowery incense, new leather, and cedary spice notes emerge from the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard, another rich, full-bodied wine in the lineup. With plenty of minerality, this savory, balanced 2018 offers a more spice-filled, savory, almost red-fruited character compared to the darker valley floor sites. Give bottles a few years and it should evolve gracefully for two decades. 94+
Professional Reviews
93
Wine Advocate
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Sugarloaf comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant notes of crushed black and red currants, kirsch and black raspberries plus hints of cardamon, dried Mediterranean herbs, crushed rocks and tobacco leaf. The medium to full-bodied palate is taut with bright, crunchy black and red fruits, framed by grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing with great length and an invigorating herbal lift. 93+ (LPB)
91
Decanter
From a site in the far southern section of the Napa Valley AVA. Herbal on the nose, showing sage, underbrush, matchstick and incense aromas. The structure is sturdy but generous with dark fruits, ending with pleasantly fine tannins. The most balanced and nuanced of the 2018 Purlieu Cabernets. (ML)
Details
| Origin | Napa Valley, California, United States |
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| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| SKU | 2016263 |