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Promiscua Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Vintage Wine Name Promiscua Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Vintage 2021 Wine Description Promiscua, sourced from our three promiscuously and regeneratively farmed vineyards, pay homage to the Ancient Roman practice of Agricultura Promiscua. This ancient practice championed the tenets of biodiversity and polyculture by trellising vines on trees and interplanting different crops. The results? Robust, healthy vineyards capable of producing wines of impeccable quality. Region Napa Valley Appellation Napa Valley Varietal Composition 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard Details Quartz Creek: Originally purchased in 1979 by Tom Burgess, this 50-acre vineyard was known as Triere, a term for “select” or “choice.” Now called Quartz Creek, this is one of the most geologically diverse vineyards in the Burgess lineup. It sits on the famed western “benchland” of the Napa Valley, where soils benefit from alluvial fans sweeping down off the Mayacamas Mountain Range. Sorenson: First planted in the 1870s by Swiss-Italian immigrants, Sorenson Vineyard has served as the beating heart of Burgess for more than 150 years. Named in honor of Bill Sorenson, the winemaker at Burgess for 41 consecutive harvests, this vineyard is carved into the steep western-facing slopes of Howell Mountain, overlooking the Napa Valley below. Climbing 800-1000 feet above sea level, the landscape is blanketed with large boulders of “Konocti” volcanic soil, forcing roots to dig deep for nutrients the soil can provide. These slopes, soils, and surrounding forests combine to create a terroir capable of producing Cabernet Sauvignon of precision and energy. Tasting notes Delicate yet complex flavors that lean slightly floral and notes of freshly cut cedar, red cassis, red plum, and Luxardo cherry. Pairing notes n/a Alcohol % 13.5 Aging Aged 22 months in 20% new French oak, 80% in neutral French oak SRP 125 Highest Score 96, James Suckling Highest Score Review Copy Fresh and fine at the end. This transparency is impressive. Almost pinot-like in its personality. All about the aromatics. Drink or hold. Acclaim - 96, Suckling
- 94, Decanter
- 93, Wine Spectator | TOP 100
- 16, Jancis Robinson
Feature Bullet 1 Founded by Tom Burgess and family-owned since 1972, the estate has been part of Napa Valley winemaking history for 150 years. Feature Bullet 2 Known as Souverain from 1943-1972, Warren Winiarski, Mike Grgich, and Paul Draper begin their careers here. Feature Bullet 3 Sorenson Vineyard was first cultivated in the 1880s in what is now Crystal Springs AVA (as of 2024). Feature Bullet 4 Winemaker Reid Griggs came to Burgess in 2025 after learning from the best: Harlan Estate, MacDonald Vineyards, Dalla Valle, Ridge, and the cult St. Joseph producer Domaine Pierre Gonon Feature Bullet 5 CCOF organic and Biodynamic with regenerative farming: focus on crop diversity, soil health, livestock for weed control, and beehives Winery Burgess Winery Description Founded by Tom Burgess in 1972, the winery has been continuously owned and operated by the Burgess Family until the acquisition by the Lawrence Family in 2020. Burgess Cellars was purchased in 1972 from Lee Stewart of the original Souverain Winery which was located on the hillsides of Howell Mountain. The historic site drew some of Napa Valley's leading winemakers, including Mike Grgich and Warren Winiarski. In 2020 Steve Burgess passed the mantle to Gaylon Lawrence, upholding a 150-year tradition of family ownership. The winemaking and vineyard management teams embarked on an ambitious project; leading the way in regenerative and promiscuous farming in the Napa Valley in order to preserve historic vineyards and ensure the health of these vines for generations to come. Winery Instagram Handle @burgesscellars Winery Hashtags #regenerativefarming #napacab #crystalsprings #burgess Winemaker Reid Griggs Winemaker Bio Winemaker Reid Griggs came to Burgess in 2025 after learning from the best: Harlan Estate, MacDonald Vineyards, Dalla Valle, Ridge, and the cult St. Joseph producer Domaine Pierre Gonon. He makes the wines in a classical, terroir-driven style that prioritizes grace and delicacy. His interest and training in microbiology informs his approach, and his desire to preserve each vineyard’s unique terroir fingerprint.