Napa Valley, California, USA
A beautiful wine, I might rate higher but I’ve got too much garlic in my plate to be too discerning!
A beautiful wine, I might rate higher but I’ve got too much garlic in my plate to be too discerning!
Jan 8th, 2020Stunning and it is only a ‘16. Velvet smooth. Distinctive. Molasses, bing cherry, caramel. A lingering finish that brings a smile.
Stunning and it is only a ‘16. Velvet smooth. Distinctive. Molasses, bing cherry, caramel. A lingering finish that brings a smile.
1 person found it helpfulMar 2nd, 2019
One of the most complex and approachable 14 ‘s I have had. Blackout in the glass. Nose of camphor and molasses. Smooth, dark and complex. Silky tannins supporting pencil lead, crushed black fruits and underbrush. Balanced across the entire palate. Finish that sails on...
One of the most complex and approachable 14 ‘s I have had. Blackout in the glass. Nose of camphor and molasses. Smooth, dark and complex. Silky tannins supporting pencil lead, crushed black fruits and underbrush. Balanced across the entire palate. Finish that sails on...
1 person found it helpfulDec 27th, 2017
Owner/Winemaker Azur Wines, Winemaker Purlieu
There is a lot of To Kalon and this is the way I have come to like that vineyard. A gem!
There is a lot of To Kalon and this is the way I have come to like that vineyard. A gem!
Feb 27th, 2015
Beckstoffer shoot out,
Lede was more reminiscent of a Schrader, needs time & a big decant which we didn’t do, 96 more of a steak wine whereas the Purlieu can be enjoyed with or without food.
Both Parker 99’s
Beckstoffer shoot out,
Lede was more reminiscent of a Schrader, needs time & a big decant which we didn’t do, 96 more of a steak wine whereas the Purlieu can be enjoyed with or without food.
Both Parker 99’s
Ok back in business,
Parker 99 & it shows.
2014- 16 are all rated 98-100. Every Purlieu I’ve had have been great, except Le Pich their bottom end bottle
Ok back in business,
Parker 99 & it shows.
2014- 16 are all rated 98-100. Every Purlieu I’ve had have been great, except Le Pich their bottom end bottle
Like this bottle a little more than the first one, 2 1/2 month hold made a difference,
Parker 99 is not a fluke, 2015 also 99 points & 2016 is 98-100, so this winery is seriously pumping out some good juice, I’d like to try their Pritchard hill bottle, Martinez Vineyard.
Like this bottle a little more than the first one, 2 1/2 month hold made a difference,
Parker 99 is not a fluke, 2015 also 99 points & 2016 is 98-100, so this winery is seriously pumping out some good juice, I’d like to try their Pritchard hill bottle, Martinez Vineyard.
very impressed by this bottle. What a tremendous vineyard. Long decant
very impressed by this bottle. What a tremendous vineyard. Long decant
Dec 1st, 2017
Amazing. Give time to breathe. Several hours.
Amazing. Give time to breathe. Several hours.
Oct 21st, 2017Definitely a 2nd day wine, BTK Vineyard distinction doesn't show on day 1, its young but had to try one early as usual
Definitely a 2nd day wine, BTK Vineyard distinction doesn't show on day 1, its young but had to try one early as usual
Oct 7th, 2017
