Purlieu Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard
Tasted 30 November 2018
Napa Valley · Rutherford
Red and black cherry liqueur and a fistful of spices dominate the profile of the Purlieu GIII in its current state. A rounder, fruitier expression, especially when compared to the monster Teucer or more deeply complex…
A powerfully ripe showing, with chewy blackberry and super ripe black raspberry flavors sloshing and washing through the mouth, finishing with absolute authority. Some alcohol on the tail adds to the…
Over two years since my last bottle. Plum, dark berry, spice box, cassis, and vanilla alcohol. A little awkward on the initial pull, with the booze and ripe plum notes battling a bit with each other…
Purple, black, and red fruit jet fuel. Give this air! Better yet, leave it alone for another few years. This has certainly turned into a NASA Space Shuttle for some reason right now since I last had…
