Reviews & Ratings

2007 Peju Merlot "Napa Valley"

Winery: Peju

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Merlot

Grape blend: 84% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot & 3% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $35

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 89.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: October 9, 2011

Wine Review: This slightly opaque and dark ruby colored Merlot opens with a black cherry bouquet with a hint of oak and black raspberry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and a little juicy. The flavor profile is black currant with notes of integrated oak and black pepper. There was also a hint of black cherry detected well. The finish is dry and it's well managed moderate tannins are food friendly. This wine would pair well with veal marsala. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Our much anticipated 2007 Merlot has a bright nose filled with cherries, cranberries, brown sugar, and a hint of eucalyptus. With a complex and layered flavor profile of black cherry, cocoa, tobacco, blackberry, and cranberry, terrific tannin structure, and a long, luscious, smooth finish. This is a delicious, well balanced wine, which will pair well with many savory flavors, including fish.

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